National council meet in Thrissur calls for strict wage norms, stronger labour rights, and nationwide protests
The Uttar Pradesh government increased its minimum wage after 12 years by ₹2,377 last month. While workers are marginally relieved, those in Noida’s SEZ say the amount still barely sustains them, and there is little left to save. Shrimansi Kaushik finds that workers’ spaces and aspirations have shrunk over time
Activists said the current wage rates were inadequate for meeting the basic necessities of food, healthcare, education, rent and transportation. Since the workers are unable to cover minimum expenses for their families
“Priests and temple staff are not getting even the minimum wage prescribed by the State for unskilled and semi-skilled workers. This is a systemic exploitation,” the plea said.