Archive · 24 Jul 2025
UP Government Increases Minimum Wages for Agricultural Workers
The government in Uttar Pradesh decided to pay farm workers more money.
They will now get at least 252 rupees a day or 6,552 rupees each month.
This includes people working on farms, with animals, or transporting crops.
The government wants to make sure everyone is paid fairly and is trying to make it easier to use digital payments.
If workers already earn more, they will continue to receive their higher pay.
This change is meant to help improve the lives of workers and grow the economy.
Uttar Pradesh government increased minimum wages for agricultural workers.
Daily minimum wage set to Rs 252 or Rs 6,552 per month.
Wage hike applies to all farming and allied sectors, including animal husbandry.
Wages can be paid via cash, kind, or digital payments, but must equal or exceed the minimum.
The policy aims to enhance wage transparency and promote inclusive growth.
- Who
- The Yogi Adityanath government
- What
- Uttar Pradesh government increased minimum wages for agricultural workers.
- When
- The notification was made on Thursday.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure fair compensation, enhance job dignity, and promote inclusive growth.
- Daily Minimum Wage
- Rs 252
- Monthly Minimum Wage
- Rs 6,552
- Applicable Sectors
- Agriculture and allied sectors
- Payment Methods
- Cash, kind, digital payments
- Hourly Wage Rate
- Not less than one-sixth of the daily wage