The Government of Uttar Pradesh has raised minimum wages for various worker categories in response to unrest in Noida, with the new rates effective from April 1. Following the arrest of around 300 individuals by the police to restore order, the situation in the industrial hub has reportedly normalized.
The revised wage structure brings a significant increase in monthly earnings for workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts. Unskilled workers will now earn Rs 13,690 per month, up from Rs 11,313, while semi-skilled workers will receive Rs 15,059 compared to the previous Rs 12,445. Skilled workers’ wages have been raised to Rs 16,868 from Rs 13,940.
In other municipal corporation areas, the new wage rates stand at Rs 13,006 for unskilled workers, Rs 14,306 for semi-skilled workers, and Rs 16,025 for skilled workers. For remaining districts, the revised wages are Rs 12,356 for unskilled workers, Rs 13,591 for semi-skilled workers, and Rs 15,224 for skilled workers, including basic pay and Dearness Allowance.
The wage adjustment follows protests by factory workers in Noida demanding higher pay. The demonstrations turned violent in parts of the Phase 2 industrial area, leading to disruptions in traffic flow along key routes. Joint Commissioner of Police, Rajeev Narayan Mishra, reported that the situation has stabilized, with police actively monitoring the area and engaging with various groups to maintain peace.
Authorities have made over 300 arrests in connection with the unrest and continue to deploy heavy police presence in sensitive zones. Close coordination with industrial bodies is ongoing to prevent any further disturbances.
