Midnight approval grants pay hike to lakhs of workers across three district tiers, effective April 1
A day after factory workers brought Noida to a standstill, the Uttar Pradesh government moved swiftly clearing a minimum wage revision late Monday night that now puts more money in the hands of workers across the state.
Approved by a high-powered committee and personally cleared by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the revised wages take effect retrospectively from April 1, 2026. In Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad , the epicentre of Monday’s unrest , unskilled workers will now earn ₹13,690 per month, up sharply from ₹11,313. Semi-skilled and skilled workers stand to receive ₹15,059 and ₹16,868 respectively.
The hike follows a structured three-tier framework: premium rates for industrial hubs like Noida and Ghaziabad, mid-range rates for other municipal corporation areas, and baseline rates for remaining districts.
The government acknowledged both the economic pressures on industries rising raw material costs, declining exports and the legitimate grievances of workers, calling the decision a “balanced and practical” outcome arrived at through consultations with employers and labour organisations.
CM Adityanath also urged employers to ensure timely wages, overtime, bonuses, and workplace safety particularly for women workers.
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