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Minimum Wages in Chhattisgarh effective 1st April 2024

The parliament of India enacted the Minimum Wages Act of 1948, aiming to secure the economic rights of workers by defining the minimum pay for different classes of workers. The Act addresses the increasing concerns of wage discrimination among employees. Workers are classified into categories like skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled, with separate bare minimum wage rates for every class.
The legislation is significant for both employees and employers. Effective April 1, 2024, the Chhattisgarh Government has updated the minimum wage rates for different zones and classes, as outlined below.
  1. Zone I: This includes areas within the limits of Raipur Municipal Corporation and the regions of Durg, Bhilai, and Birgaon.
  2. Zone II: Covers the areas of Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur, Korba, Raigarh, Ambikapur, Chirmiri, and Dhamtari.
  3. Zone III: Comprises all other areas of the state that are not included in Zones A or B.

Understanding Minimum Wages

Minimum wages are the lowest remuneration the employer is legally obligated to pay the employees. Employers must be aware of minimum wages to ensure compliance with labor regulations and guarantee fair and just employee compensation. Minimum wages need to be checked on the basis of monthly and daily wage payments to the workers. For the purpose of daily wage calculation, the number of days in the month is calculated at 26 days.
The employer should be careful when determining the salary structure for its workers, as the total wages paid to the employees are not considered to meet the minimum wage requirement under the Law. The two components of the salaries, Basic Pay and the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), must be equal to or more than the prescribed amount based on the particular employment class.

Table of Minimum Wages for Chattisgarh

Zone Basic Basic Per Day VDA Per Day VDA Per Month Total Per Day Total Per Month
Zone I
8,320
320
99.23
2,580
419.23
10,900
Zone II
8,060
310
99.23
2,580
409.23
10,640
Zone III
7,800
300
99.23
2,580
399.23
10,380

Semi-Skilled Workers in Chhattisgarh - Minimum Wages (₹)

Zone Basic Basic Per Day VDA Per Day VDA Per Month Total Per Day Total Per Month
Zone I
8,970
345
99.23
2,580
444.23
11,550
Zone II
8,710
335
99.23
2,580
434.23
11,290
Zone III
8,450
325
99.23
2,580
424.23
11,030

Skilled Workers in Chhattisgarh - Minimum Wages (₹)

Zone Basic Basic Per Day VDA Per Day VDA Per Month Total Per Day Total Per Month
Zone I
9,750
375
99.23
2,580
474.23
12,330
Zone II
9,490
365
99.23
2,580
464.23
12,070
Zone III
9,230
355
99.23
2,580
454.23
11,810

High-Skilled Workers in Chhattisgarh - Minimum Wages (₹)

Zone Basic Basic Per Day VDA Per Day VDA Per Month Total Per Day Total Per Month
Zone I
10,530
405
99.23
2,580
504.23
13,110
Zone II
10,270
395
99.23
2,580
494.23
12,850
Zone III
10,010
385
99.23
2,580
484.23
12,590
Additionally, in order to provide a clearer view and safeguard the rights of government workers, the Labour Department of Chhattisgarh has laid down minimum wage rates based on the classifications detailed below:

Unskilled Workers in Chhattisgarh - Minimum Wages (₹)

Zone Basic Basic Per Day VDA Per Day VDA Per Month Total Per Day Total Per Month
Zone I
8,320
277.33
86
2,580
363.33
10,900
Zone II
8,060
268.67
86
2,580
354.67
10,640
Zone III
7,800
260.00
86
2,580
346.00
10,380

Semi Skilled Workers in Chhattisgarh - Minimum Wages (₹)

Zone Basic Basic Per Day VDA Per Day VDA Per Month Total Per Day Total Per Month
Zone I
8,970
299.00
86
2,580
385.00
11,550
Zone II
8,710
290.33
86
2,580
376.33
11,290
Zone III
8,450
281.67
86
2,580
367.67
11,030

Skilled Workers in Chhattisgarh - Minimum Wages (₹)

Zone Basic Basic Per Day VDA Per Day VDA Per Month Total Per Day Total Per Month
Zone I
9,750
325.00
86
2,580
411.00
12,330
Zone II
9,490
316.33
86
2,580
402.33
12,070
Zone III
9,230
307.67
86
2,580
393.67
11,810

High-Skilled Workers in Chhattisgarh - Minimum Wages (₹)

Zone Basic Basic Per Day VDA Per Day VDA Per Month Total Per Day Total Per Month
Zone I
10,530
351.00
86
2,580
437.00
13,110
Zone II
10,270
342.33
86
2,580
428.33
12,850
Zone III
10,010
333.67
86
2,580
419.67
12,590

Minimum Wages in Chhattisgarh for Agricultural Employment (₹)

Zone Basic Basic Per Day VDA Per Day VDA Per Month Total Per Day Total Per Month
Unskilled Agricultural Workers
6,900
230
64
1,920
294
8,820

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