In response to recent labour unrest in Noida, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a significant hike in minimum wages across all worker categories. The revised wage structure has been implemented retrospectively from April 1, 2026, officials confirmed on Tuesday (April 14, 2026).
Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam stated that the revision was carried out by a high-powered committee and received approval from the Chief Minister late Monday night. The move aims to address worker concerns and restore stability following widespread protests.
Under the new wage structure, workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad will see notable increases. Unskilled workers will now earn ₹13,690 per month, up from ₹11,313. Semi-skilled workers will receive ₹15,059, while skilled workers will earn ₹16,868 monthly.
In other Municipal Corporation areas, wages have been revised to ₹13,006 for unskilled workers, ₹14,306 for semi-skilled workers, and ₹16,025 for skilled workers. Meanwhile, in the remaining districts of the state, unskilled workers will receive ₹12,356 per month, semi-skilled workers ₹13,591, and skilled workers ₹15,224.
The government emphasized that the decision followed detailed consultations with employers’ associations and labour organisations. Inputs, suggestions, and objections were carefully reviewed to ensure a balanced and practical outcome that benefits both workers and industry stakeholders.
This wage hike comes in the wake of large-scale protests by factory workers in Noida on April 13, 2026. Thousands of workers had taken to the streets demanding better pay and improved working conditions. The demonstrations escalated into violence in certain areas, prompting swift government intervention.
To address the situation, authorities constituted a committee to engage with both workers and employers, leading to this revised wage policy aimed at easing tensions and improving labour conditions across the state.
