The Uttar Pradesh government has approved revised minimum wage rates for workers across all skill categories in the Noida–Ghaziabad industrial belt after widespread protests by factory employees demanding higher pay. The interim revised wages will come into effect from April 1.
Revised Wage Rates for Noida and Ghaziabad
According to the official notification, unskilled workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad will now receive ₹13,690 per month, up from ₹11,313. Semi-skilled workers will earn ₹15,059, while skilled workers will receive ₹16,868 per month.
Updated Wages for Other Areas
In other municipal corporation areas, the revised wages have been fixed at ₹13,006 for unskilled workers, ₹14,306 for semi-skilled workers, and ₹16,025 for skilled workers.
For districts outside municipal corporation limits, unskilled workers will now receive ₹12,356 per month, semi-skilled workers ₹13,591, and skilled workers ₹15,224.
Worker Protests Turn Violent
The wage revision follows protests that turned violent in parts of Noida, particularly in the Phase-2 industrial area and Sector 60. Workers from multiple industrial units had been protesting for several days over long-pending demands for salary revision.
Officials said large groups of workers gathered across industrial clusters, raising slogans and staging demonstrations. In some areas, the situation escalated, resulting in stone-pelting, vandalism, and arson.
Damage and Traffic Disruptions
A vehicle was set on fire and several others were damaged during the unrest, leading to traffic disruptions on key roads. Police increased deployment and diverted traffic to restore order.
Phase-2 Industrial Area Most Affected
Police sources said the Phase-2 industrial area witnessed the most serious disturbances. Over 1,000 workers from companies including Motherson, Richa Global, Rainbow, Paramount, SND, and Anubhav were involved in the protests.
Around 500 workers were gathered outside the Motherson facility when violence broke out. Protests were also reported from more than ten locations, including Sectors 40, 60, and 85.
Road Blockades Across Noida
In Sectors 1, 15, and 62, workers blocked roads and raised slogans against company managements, resulting in severe traffic congestion and inconvenience to commuters.
Administration Monitoring Implementation
Officials said the district administration will closely monitor implementation of the revised wages and ensure compliance across industrial units to prevent further unrest.
Conclusion
The interim wage revision marks a significant step by the Uttar Pradesh government following worker protests in the Noida–Ghaziabad industrial belt. While the move has provided immediate relief, authorities say sustained dialogue will be necessary to maintain long-term industrial peace.