The Uttarakhand government has reiterated its commitment to protecting workers’ rights and ensuring strict compliance with labour laws across the state. Officials have clarified that recent social media claims suggesting a minimum wage of ₹20,000 are false and misleading.
According to Labour Commissioner Prakash Chandra Dumka, the state government recently revised minimum wages for both engineering and non-engineering sectors in April 2026. He highlighted that the Labour Department has consistently prioritised workers’ welfare and introduced several reforms aimed at improving labour conditions in the state.
Dumka stated that Uttarakhand announced minimum wages for engineering industries for the first time since the formation of the state, calling it a major milestone. He also noted that the government successfully defended revised wage rates for the non-engineering sector in the High Court, resulting in a favourable verdict for workers.
The revised wage structure includes the implementation of the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for the non-engineering sector. With these changes, the minimum wages in Uttarakhand are now reportedly higher than those in neighbouring states.
For unskilled workers in the non-engineering sector, the revised minimum wage has been fixed at ₹13,018. Officials said engineering sector wages are also among the highest compared to neighbouring regions.
The Labour Commissioner warned industries against violating labour laws, including arbitrary changes in working hours, failure to provide overtime wages at double rates, and denial of legally permitted employee benefits. He assured that strict action would be taken against any violators.
At the same time, Dumka appealed to workers and industries to maintain harmonious relations, emphasising that employment opportunities depend on the healthy functioning of industries within the state.
Meanwhile, Uttarakhand government secretary Shridhar Babu Addanki confirmed that the wage revision process was completed in the last week of April and covered various labour categories including unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers.
Addanki also accused certain social media platforms of spreading misinformation regarding wage rates in the state. He clarified that all industrial establishments have been instructed to strictly implement the revised minimum wages announced by the Labour Department.
Officials added that minimum wage revisions are conducted every six months, and the next review is expected later this year.
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