#Delhi L-G Anil Baijal gives his approval for Minimum Wages Bill: Reports

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has given approval to Minimum Wages Bill on Friday, as reported by news agency ANI. This development comes close on the heels of Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government’s decision to approve around 37-per cent hike in the minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled persons in the national capital. After the Delhi government’s approval, the minimum wages for unskilled labour will increase from Rs 9,724 to Rs 13,350. Wages for semi-skilled labour will be up from Rs 10,764 to Rs 14,698 while those for skilled labour will rise from Rs 11,830 to Rs 16,182.