The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a 21% increase in minimum wages for workers across various categories, following significant unrest in the Noida industrial hub. Unskilled workers will now receive ₹13,690 per month, up from ₹11,313, while semi-skilled and skilled workers will earn ₹15,059 and ₹16,868, respectively. Despite this increase, protests persist as workers demand a monthly wage of ₹20,000, arguing that current wages are insufficient to meet living costs. Police have increased their presence, conducting patrols and making over 300 arrests in response to the protests. The unrest has drawn attention to broader issues of wage disparities and living conditions, with worker unions calling for more substantial changes. The government stated that this wage hike is interim, pending the formation of a wage board to finalize recommendations. The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has also expressed concern over the situation, urging for accountability and corrective measures to address worker grievances.