Delhi govt announces Rs 18,066 minimum wage for unskilled, Rs 19,929 for semi-skilled workers – India TV

Two days after taking charge of office, Delhi Chief Minsiter Atishi on Wednesday announced Rs 18,066 minimum wage for unskilled, Rs 19,929 for semi-skilled, and Rs 21,917 for skilled workers

Addressing a press conference, Atishi said apart from the basic amenities of good electricity, water, schools and hospitals, the Delhi government has done a historic job which was not possible in the entire nation, that is, to provide the highest minimum wages.

“If you look at the minimum wages provided in the country, then you’ll see that the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government has provided the highest. Poor and those who work on daily wages like laborers , plumbers etc, get minimum wages. To stop exploitation of them, Delhi government has taken minimum wages to a historic level,” Delhi CM Atishi said.