Centre hikes minimum wage to Rs160 a day

The government on Tuesday hiked the minimum wage for workers by Rs 23 to Rs 160 a day. The new wages will be applicable from July 1. Minister of State for Labour and Employment Bandaru <g data-gr-id="12">Dattatraya</g> said the decision to revise upwards the National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW) has been taken in view of the increase in retail inflation for industrial workers. "National Floor Level Minimum Wage has been revised upwards from the existing Rs 137 to Rs 160 per day with effect from July 1, 2015," the release said. In a letter to Chief Ministers and LGs, Dattatraya asked them to take "necessary steps for fixation/ revision of minimum rates of wages in respect of all scheduled employment in states/UTs not below NFLMW of Rs 160 per day from July 1, 2015".