The Madhya Pradesh Government has promulgated a new minimum wage notification, effective October 2025, with updates made to both the Basic Wage and the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) across all categories of employees – Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, and Highly Skilled. Ensuring timely compliance with these wage rates and adjustment of pay levels not only fulfills obligations legally, but can also ensure employee satisfaction and a sustainable workforce.
The Revised Wage Rates for Madhya Pradesh
| Employment Category | Basic Per Day (₹) | Basic Per Month (₹) | VDA Per Day (₹) | VDA Per Month (₹) | Total Per Day (₹) | Total Per Month (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 368.27 | 9575 | 99.04 | 2575 | 467 | 12150 |
| Semi-skilled | 406.58 | 10571 | 99.04 | 2575 | 506 | 13146 |
| Skilled | 472.85 | 12294 | 99.04 | 2575 | 572 | 14869 |
| Highly Skilled | 535.35 | 13919 | 99.04 | 2575 | 634 | 16494 |