CITU seeks Rs 23,196 minimum wage for entire NCR; Faridabad on alert
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) has intensified demands for a uniform minimum wage of Rs 23,196 per month across the National Capital Region. The proposal comes amid industrial unrest in Delhi-NCR manufacturing areas. CITU plans mass mobilization at district collector offices on April 16. A committee comprising factory owners, unions, and government representatives determined the figure in December 2025. Haryana recently revised minimum wages to Rs 15,220 effective April 2026. Police deployed over 1,500 personnel in Faridabad due to ongoing protests at manufacturing facilities.
Key Entities
Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)National Capital Region (NCR)HaryanaFaridabadGurgaonJay BhagwanMotherson Sumi Wiring India LimitedCPI(M)