Minimum Wages in Jharkhand Revised October 2023

October 20, 2023 HR Informative

The minimum wages in Jharkhand have been updated, effective from 01 October 2023. The Department of Labour, Employment, Training, and Skill Development, Government of Jharkhand, issued an official notification on 18 September 2023. This article will provide comprehensive information about these changes, so please read it to the end.

Revised Minimum Wages in Jharkhand From 01 October 2023

The minimum wages in Jharkhand have been adjusted, effective from 01 October 2023, and will remain in force until 31 March 2024. The Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) has been raised for Unskilled, Semi-Skilled, Skilled, and Highly Skilled workers in 77 Scheduled Employments and in Government Offices, Undertakings, Boards, and Local Bodies in Jharkhand.

The VDA adjustments are determined based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Governor of Jharkhand has specified the CPI number applicable to workers engaged in Scheduled Employments. Further details and calculations regarding the increased Consumer Price Index (CPI) are provided below.

Total Consumer Price Index Number (Jan 23 – Jun 23)	804.1 Point
Average Consumer Price Index Number (Jan 23 – Jun 23)	804.7 ÷ 6 = 134.016 Point
Conversion from new series (2016 : 100) to Old series (2001 : 100)	134.016 x 2.88 = 385.96 OR 386 Point
Revised / Fixed Price Index No. as on 24.10.2019	301 Point
Increase in CPI	386-301 = 85 Point
CPI Percentage Increase	(85 x 100) ÷ 301 = 28.23 %

Revised Minimum Wages for Employees Engaged in 77 Schedule Employments in the State of Jharkhand From 01 October 2023

The revised minimum wages for employees engaged in 77 Scheduled Employments in Jharkhand from 01 October 2023 will be as follows:

Class of Employment	Basic Per Day	Basic Per Month	VDA Per Day	VDA Per Month	Total Per Day	Total Per Month
Unskilled	₹ 274.81	₹ 7145.06	₹ 77.57	₹ 2017.05	₹ 352.38	₹ 9162.11
Semi-Skilled	₹ 287.90	₹ 7485.40	₹ 81.27	₹ 2113.12	₹ 369.17	₹ 9598.52
Skilled	₹ 379.51	₹ 9867.26	₹ 107.13	₹ 2785.52	₹ 486.64	₹ 12652.78
Highly Skilled	₹ 438.39	₹ 11398.14	₹ 123.75	₹ 3217.69	₹ 562.14	₹ 14615.83

Revised Minimum Wages for Employees Engaged in Government Offices / Undertakings / Boards & Local Bodies in the State of Jharkhand From 01 October 2023

The revised minimum wages for employees engaged in Government Offices / Undertakings / Boards & Local Bodies in Jharkhand from 01 October 2023 will be as follows:

Class of Employment	Basic Per Day	Basic Per Month	VDA Per Day	VDA Per Month	Total Per Day	Total Per Month
Unskilled	₹ 294.44	₹ 7655.44	₹ 83.12	₹ 2161.13	₹ 377.56	₹ 9816.57
Semi-Skilled	₹ 314.07	₹ 8165.82	₹ 88.66	₹ 2305.21	₹ 402.73	₹ 10471.03
Skilled	₹ 405.68	₹ 10547.68	₹ 114.52	₹ 2977.61	₹ 520.20	₹ 13525.29
Highly Skilled	₹ 471.11	₹ 12248.86	₹ 132.99	₹ 3457.85	₹ 604.10	₹ 15706.71