Archive · 24 Jul 2025
UP Government Hikes Minimum Wage for Agricultural Workers
The Uttar Pradesh government is giving agricultural workers a raise.
They will now earn at least 252 rupees each day, or 6,552 rupees every month.
This applies to all sorts of farm work, like growing crops and taking care of animals.
The government wants to make sure workers are paid fairly.
They can get paid in cash, with food, or through digital methods.
If a worker is already making more, they keep their higher pay.
UP government increased minimum wage for agricultural workers.
Daily wage set to Rs 252, or Rs 6,552 monthly for adult laborers.
The wage hike covers traditional farming and allied sectors.
Wages can be paid in cash, kind, or digital modes.
Hourly wage rates are also set and higher existing wages are protected.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government and agricultural workers.
- What
- UP government increased minimum wage for agricultural workers.
- When
- Not specified in article.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To provide financial security and a dignified standard of living.
- Daily Wage
- Rs 252
- Monthly Wage
- Rs 6,552
- Applicable to
- Agricultural activities and allied sectors
- Payment Modes
- Cash, Kind, Digital
- Hourly Wage Rate
- One-sixth of the daily wage