The Telangana government has announced a significant hike in minimum wages, impacting over 1.11 crore workers across the state. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated that this decision aims to correct past administrative negligence that had adversely affected many workers. Following recommendations from a cabinet sub-committee led by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, the government has restructured worker categories into four classifications: Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, and Highly Skilled. Previously, there were only two wage zones, which have now been expanded to three, encompassing urban and rural areas. The new minimum wage slabs include an increase for Unskilled workers from ₹12,750 to ₹16,000, Semi-skilled from ₹13,152 to ₹17,000, Skilled from ₹13,772 to ₹18,500, and Highly Skilled from ₹14,607 to ₹20,000. This new structure will take effect from June 1, 2026, ensuring that a larger number of workers benefit from improved earnings.