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Ladakh Hikes Worker Wages: Daily Earners See Major Boost
17 May
Summary
- Skilled workers to receive Rs 575 daily, unskilled Rs 450.
- Thousands of workers across departments will benefit from the raise.
- Wages will be disbursed directly to beneficiaries via DBT.
In Ladakh, a significant wage increase for daily, part-time, seasonal, and need-based workers has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor. This move aims to enhance the financial well-being of thousands of laborers employed across various government departments.
Under the new pay structure, skilled workers are set to receive Rs 575 per day. Unskilled workers will now earn Rs 450 daily. The administration has emphasized that this initiative is a measure of wage rationalization, distinct from worker regularization.
Funds for the increased wages will be disbursed efficiently through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring that the enhanced pay reaches the intended recipients promptly and directly.
