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Odisha Govt Hikes Minimum Wage For Workers In 4 Categories

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday announced hike in the minimum wages of different categories of workers in the state. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik made an announcement in this regard.

The hike will benefit workers belonging to four categories – unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled.

While the minimum wage for unskilled workers has been increased from Rs 352 to Rs 450, it was hiked from Rs 392 to Rs 500 for semi-skilled workers.

Similarly, skilled workers will get Rs 550 instead of Rs 442, while minimum wage for highly skilled workers has been increased from Rs 502 to Rs 600.

Lakhs of workers engaged in government and private sectors will benefit from the decision.

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