Revised wages, special allowances announced for contract workers in Gujarat

The Gujarat government has revised the wage rates and cost of living allowances for contract workers in the state. According to an order issued by the Labour Commissionerate of Gujarat, all contractors must comply with the updated wages and allowances.

Under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970, and the Contract Labour (Regulations and Abolition) (Gujarat) Rules, 1972, contractors are required to follow the minimum wage rates set by the government for various industries as per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.

Contractors employing workers in industries listed under the act must pay their employees at least the government-mandated minimum wage and the officially declared cost of living allowance. For sectors not listed under the act, contractors must adhere to the wage rates specified in similar directives.

The minimum wage rates vary depending on the zone, as Zone 1 includes areas under municipal corporations, municipalities, and urban development authorities. And Zone 2 covers all other areas.

Daily wages (in Rupees):

In addition to the base wages, contractors are required to provide workers with a special cost-of-living allowance, which has been slightly adjusted for the period from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

The daily special allowance has seen a minimal decrease of ₹1, though it has been requested that the rates remain unchanged after further consideration.