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Uttar Pradesh Revises Minimum Wages Amid Labour Concerns Why in the News ? The Uttar Pradesh government revised minimum wages (April 2026) through an interim notification after labour unrest in industrial regions, aiming to address wage stagnation, inflation pressures, and inter-state wage disparities. Key Features of Revised Wage Structure: The State revised wages under the …
Read MoreWage Policy Failures Undermine Rural Employment Guarantee Schemes Syllabus: GS-2:Poverty, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development GS-3: EmploymentGrowth & Development Why in the News ? The debate around MGNREGA and the proposed VB-GRAM G Act has intensified, focusing on employment generation. However, a critical concern—wage determination and stagnation—has been overlooked. Persistently low and …
Read MoreKarnataka Draft Wage Rules Echo Central Labour Codes Why in the News ? The Karnataka government released draft Code on Wages Rules on January 27 to operationalise the Code on Wages, 2019, triggering criticism from labour unions that the framework may depress wages and weaken worker protections. This development has implications for various sectors, including …
Read MoreTELANGANA ADOPTS RESOLUTION SEEKING RESTORATION OF MGNREGA Why in the News? State resolution: The Telangana Legislative Assembly adopted a unanimous resolution urging the Centre to restore MGNREGA in its original form, emphasizing the need for proper environmental clearances in rural development projects. Scheme replacement: The Centre recently replaced MGNREGA with Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar …
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