Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Meghalaya Increases Minimum Wages for Unskilled Labourers
The government of Meghalaya is giving a raise to the minimum wage for workers.
Unskilled workers will now get ₹541 per day, starting April 1, 2025.
This includes a small allowance to help with the cost of living.
Other skilled workers like semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled workers will also see a raise.
These new wages apply to many different types of jobs, like construction and factories.
The government will also check and adjust the wages every six months depending on how prices change.
The Meghalaya government has increased the minimum wages for unskilled laborers to ₹541 per day.
The new wage structure includes Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) and takes effect from April 1, 2025.
Semi-skilled workers will receive ₹583, skilled workers ₹624, and highly-skilled workers ₹665 per day.
The revision reflects an increase of ₹16 to ₹20 per day across different skill levels.
The revised wages apply to 29 scheduled employments, including various sectors.
- Who
- The Meghalaya government and workers in the state.
- What
- The Meghalaya government has increased the minimum wages for various skill levels.
- When
- The new wage structure comes into effect on April 1, 2025.
- Where
- Meghalaya
- Why
- To adjust for the cost of living and increase income for workers.
- Unskilled Labor Wage
- ₹541 per day
- Effective Date
- April 1, 2025
- Semi-skilled Wage
- ₹583 per day
- Skilled Wage
- ₹624 per day
- Highly-skilled Wage
- ₹665 per day
- VDA Included
- Yes
- Review Frequency
- Every six months