The Government of Jharkhand, through the Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development Department, has issued an official notification revising the minimum wage rates payable to contract workers under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Rules, 1972.

This revision will take effect from 1st April 2025, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13(iii) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which empowers the State Government to revise minimum wage rates periodically based on changes in the cost of living index.

🏛️ Reference Details

• Notification No.: श्रम/प्रशा-1127
• Date of Issue: 28.06.2024
• Effective From: 01.04.2025
• Issuing Authority: Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development Department, Government of Jharkhand
• Subject: Revision of minimum wages for contract workers due to increase in consumer price index (महँगाई भत्ता)

📊 Revised Minimum Wages for Contract Workers (Effective 01.04.2025)

🧾 Key Highlights

✅ The revised rates are applicable to all establishments engaging contract labour in the State of Jharkhand.
✅ The revision reflects the increase in the cost of living (महँगाई भत्ता) from the last notified period dated 28.06.2024.
✅ The order applies uniformly across all districts and industrial sectors where the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 is applicable.
✅ The updated wage rates ensure parity with inflation and promote fair compensation for workers engaged under contractors.

⚖️ Legal Basis

This revision has been made under:

• Rule 25(2)(v)(b) of the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Rules, 1972, and
• Section 13(iii) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which empowers the Government to enhance wages linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

The notification thus ensures that wages of contract workers keep pace with inflation and uphold the principle of “equal pay for equal work.”

🏢 Impact on Employers

Employers and contractors operating within Jharkhand must:

1. Revise wage structures for all categories of contract workers effective 01.04.2025.
2. Update wage registers (Form XVII) and display updated wage rates on notice boards at work premises.
3. Ensure that no worker is paid below the prescribed minimum wage, failing which action may be taken under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.

📆 Implementation Timeline

💬 Conclusion

The Jharkhand Minimum Wage Revision (April 2025) demonstrates the State’s proactive stance in safeguarding the welfare of its workforce. Employers are advised to comply strictly with the revised rates to avoid any penalties and ensure alignment with statutory labour laws.

This update ensures that workers across Jharkhand receive fair, inflation-adjusted compensation, strengthening both compliance and employee welfare in the state.