Uttar Pradesh Hikes Minimum Wages After Noida Protests Turn Violent

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a significant hike in minimum wages across all worker categories following large-scale protests in Noida.

The revised wage structure will come into effect retrospectively from April 1, 2026, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

The decision comes in the wake of widespread unrest on April 13, when thousands of factory workers took to the streets demanding better pay and improved working conditions.

The protests, held in key industrial areas such as Phase-2 and Sector 60, turned violent in parts, with incidents of arson, vandalism, and stone-pelting reported.

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According to officials, the revised wages were approved by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after recommendations from a high-powered committee.

Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam stated that the revision aims to strike a balance between workers’ demands and industry concerns.

Under the new structure, workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad will see a notable increase. Unskilled workers will now earn ₹13,690 per month, up from ₹11,313. Semi-skilled workers will receive ₹15,059, while skilled workers will be paid ₹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.

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Meanwhile, in the remaining districts of the state, unskilled workers will earn ₹12,356, semi-skilled workers ₹13,591, and skilled workers ₹15,224 per month.

As per reports, the decision was taken after consultations with labour organisations and employer groups, with the aim of ensuring a “balanced and practical” outcome. The government also formed a committee to engage with stakeholders and address concerns raised during the protests.