Rajasthan Labourers Demand Minimum Wage Increase to ₹26,000
Unorganised labourers, trade unions in Rajasthan seek minimum wage revision
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Trade union activists and unorganised labourers in Jaipur, Rajasthan, are calling for a revision of the state's minimum wage to ₹26,000 per month. They argue that current wages are insufficient to cover basic living costs, contributing to increasing debt among workers. The demand includes regular reviews of wages to account for inflation and living expenses.
- 01Activists demand a minimum wage increase to ₹26,000 per month in Rajasthan.
- 02Current minimum wages are among the lowest in India, failing to meet basic living costs.
- 03A proposal for a People's Workers' Commission aims to address workers' rights and wage issues.
- 04Trade union leaders emphasize the need for regular wage reviews and enforcement of labour rights.
- 05Disparities in minimum wages compared to other states highlight the urgent need for reform.
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On May 14, 2026, trade union activists and unorganised labourers gathered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, to demand a significant increase in the state's minimum wage to ₹26,000 per month. The current wage rates are deemed inadequate for meeting essential needs such as food, healthcare, and education, leading to increased debt among workers. Activists highlighted that Rajasthan's minimum wage is among the lowest in India, contrasting sharply with higher rates in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu. A resolution from the convention proposed the establishment of a People's Workers' Commission to recommend wage revisions and a Minimum Wage Struggle Front to facilitate ongoing dialogue. Leaders from various unions criticized the current wage structure as anti-worker and called for regular reviews to incorporate inflation and living costs into wage determinations. They emphasized that the issue of minimum wage is not just economic but also a matter of dignity and rights, essential for social justice and democracy. The convention underscored the urgent need for reform to address the disparities faced by labourers in Rajasthan.
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An increase in the minimum wage would help unorganised labourers in Rajasthan meet their basic living expenses, reducing their debt burden and improving their quality of life.
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