Karnataka Minimum Wages Draft Notification Released: Detailed Pay Structure for Skilled and Unskilled Workers Across Sectors and Zones
The Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has issued a draft notification proposing revised minimum wages for workers across various sectors in the state. The notification outlines new pay structures for both skilled and unskilled workers, categorizing them by profession and geographical zones.
Sanitation Workers
Sanitation workers will now be entitled to a minimum daily wage of ₹989, which amounts to ₹21,251.30 per month.
Foundry Workers
For those employed in foundry works, the wages vary based on skill level and zone:
- Highly Skilled Workers
- Zone 1: ₹1,316.36/day or ₹34,225.42/month
- Zone 2: ₹1,196.69/day or ₹31,114.02/month
- Zone 3: ₹1,087.90/day or ₹28,285.47/month
- Unskilled Workers in Foundries
- Zone 1: ₹989/day
- Zone 2: ₹899/day
- Zone 3: ₹817.35/day
Electricians
Electricians will also see revised pay based on their skill level:
- Highly Skilled: ₹1,316.36/day or ₹34,225.42/month
- Skilled: ₹1,196/day or ₹31,114.02/month
- Semi-Skilled: ₹1,087.90/day or ₹28,285.47/month
- Unskilled: Same as unskilled foundry workers (based on zone)
Other Sectors
In other industries, minimum wages for highly skilled workers will range between ₹1,196.69 and ₹989 per day, while unskilled workers are expected to earn between ₹743 and ₹899.09 per day, depending on the sector and zone.
In the fiscal year 2022-23, the state government had issued revised wage notifications for 34 Scheduled Industries. However, these notifications were challenged by the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in the Karnataka High Court. The court quashed the earlier notifications and directed the government to re-calculate minimum wages in line with the Supreme Court’s guidelines and issue fresh notifications—leading to the latest draft.
The draft is now open to feedback before final implementation.
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