Delhi Hardlook | Wages, wrath, survival: The story behind plight of workers in Noida
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Delhi Hardlook | Wages, wrath, survival: The story behind plight of workers in Noida

Indian Express·2h ago·Concern

What Happened

Dinesh Shrivastava, a 38-year-old garment factory worker in Noida, migrated from Gurgaon seeking higher wages. His salary increased from Rs 2,700 to Rs 11,000 monthly, initially promising stability. However, wages stagnated despite overtime work. Rising rent and food costs transformed his initial optimism into financial struggle, highlighting broader challenges faced by Noida's textile workers.

Key Entities

Dinesh ShrivastavaNoidaGurgaongarment factory workersSultanpurUttar Pradesh

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