Uttar Pradesh approves 21% wage hike for Noida & Ghaziabad worker after violent protests
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What Happened
Uttar Pradesh approved a 21% interim minimum wage increase for workers in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad effective April 1st. Unskilled workers' wages rose from ₹11,313 to ₹13,690 monthly. Semi-skilled workers moved from ₹12,445 to ₹15,059. Skilled workers increased from ₹13,940 to ₹16,868. The announcement followed violent protests in Noida Phase 2. Workers continued protesting, indicating demands extend beyond the revision.
Key Entities
Uttar Pradesh GovernmentYogi AdityanathNoida Phase 2Gautam Buddha NagarGhaziabadWorkersNoida District Magistrate