After the increase, the monthly wages for unskilled labourers have been revised from ₹15,492 to ₹15,908. For semi-skilled labourers, the monthly wages have been enhanced from ₹17,069 to ₹17,537.
The Delhi government has decided to increase the dearness allowance of all in scheduled employment.
In a statement, the government said that the order will be applicable from 1 April and include all unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and other workers.
For skilled labourers, the wages have been increased from ₹18,797 to ₹19,291 a month.
Additionally, the minimum wage rates for the supervisor and the clerical cadre of employees have also been revised.
The monthly wages for non-matriculated employees have been increased from ₹17,069 to ₹17,537 and for matriculate employees, from ₹18,797 to ₹19,291.
For graduates and those with higher educational qualifications, the monthly wages have been hiked from ₹20,430 to ₹20,976.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader claimed that the minimum wages in Delhi are the highest in comparison to any other state.
This is the second time the Delhi government has increased the dearness allowance for workers amid the ongoing health crisis.
In December last year, the administration said the revised wages (the existing rate as on date) would be applied retrospectively from 1 October 2020.
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