The Government of Madhya Pradesh has released a notification on 01 October 2025 revising the Minimum Wages & Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for employees working in 67 scheduled employments under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.

This revision is effective from 01 October 2025 to 31 March 2026. The change is due to a 1-point increase in the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI), resulting in a ₹25/- monthly hike in VDA across all worker categories.

🔹 Applicability 🏢

✔️ Covers 67 Scheduled Employments in Madhya Pradesh
✔️ Applies to Unskilled, Semi-Skilled, Skilled & Highly Skilled workers
✔️ Enforceable under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
✔️ Employers must ensure no worker is paid below these rates

📊 Revised Minimum Wages in Madhya Pradesh (01 Oct 2025 – 31 Mar 2026)

🔹 Key Highlights 📌

✨ Uniform VDA Increase – ₹25/- added to all worker categories
✨ Unskilled Workers – ₹12,150/month or ₹467/day
✨ Highly Skilled Workers – ₹16,494/month or ₹634/day
✨ Strict Enforcement – Any payment below these wages = violation of Minimum Wages Act, 1948 🚨

🔹 Compliance Advice for Employers 🏭

⚡ Update payroll systems from October 2025 onward
⚡ Revise wage registers, payslips & statutory filings
⚡ Communicate changes to contractors/vendors to avoid gaps
⚡ Maintain compliance to prevent penalties & inspections

✅ Conclusion 🎯

The Madhya Pradesh Government’s October 2025 wage revision brings only a nominal hike of ₹25/- in VDA, but ensures inflation-linked protection for workers. Employers must strictly implement revised wages for Oct 2025 – Mar 2026 to stay compliant.