The Government of Maharashtra has issued an official notification on February 20th 2025 regarding the revision of minimum wages and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for various employments in scheduled industries. The revised wages will be effective from 1st January 2025 and will remain applicable until 30th June 2025.
Key Details:
Effective Date: The revised minimum wages and VDA will come into effect on 1st January 2025 and will be applicable until 30th June 2025.
Scheduled Industries Covered: The revised wages apply to various scheduled industries, including:
- Motor Repair Workshop Industry
- Bakery Industry
- Cotton Ginning and Gin Industry
- Textile Dyeing and Printing Industry
- Cashew Processing Industry
- Fertilizer Industry
- And more industries as listed in the notification.
Categories of Workers: The wage revision applies to different categories of workers within these industries:
- Efficient Workers
- Semi-Skilled Workers
- Unskilled Workers
VDA Impact: In addition to the basic minimum wages, the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) will also be revised based on the changes in the cost of living and other economic factors. This ensures that workers receive fair compensation that adjusts according to inflation and other economic conditions.
Why This Matters:
- Fair Compensation: The revision ensures that workers in various sectors are paid fairly in line with the current economic conditions.
- Improved Standards of Living: The increased minimum wages, coupled with the VDA, are intended to help workers manage the rising costs of living, especially in industries critical to the state’s economy.
- Scheduled Industries: These sectors, which include essential industries like motor repair, textiles, and food processing, are now subject to updated wage standards, benefiting a wide range of workers.
For the detailed information regarding the wages , refer the notification attached below
