Increase of Minimum Wages of Workers, Delhi Govt. Hike Dearness Allowance

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Delhi government has raised the dearness allowance adjusting it with the increase in prices of goods and services. The minimum wages for unskilled workers such as security guards, peons will rise to Rs 9,568 from Rs 9,178 per month, which translates to Rs 368 per day. In case of semi-skilled workers like welders, the post-hike wage will be Rs 10,140 per month, Rs 407 a day. It was Rs 10,140 till March.