Minimum Wages of Odisha
Minimum Wage Rates
Category of Employee:Unskilled
Previous Wages including VDA:450
Revised VDA:12
Minimum Wages including VDA per day:462
Category of Employee:Semi-skilled
Previous Wages including VDA:500
Revised VDA:12
Minimum Wages including VDA per day:512
Category of Employee:Skilled/Clerical
Previous Wages including VDA:550
Revised VDA:12
Minimum Wages including VDA per day:562
Category of Employee:Highly Skilled
Previous Wages including VDA:600
Revised VDA:12
Minimum Wages including VDA per day:612
Employment Categories & Additional Benefits
Description:It is to guarantee that workers in scheduled jobs are paid a fair minimum wage, avoid exploitation, and maintain a minimal standard of living
Applicability:It covers all Odisha scheduled jobs even it every employee, contract labourer and labourers. It relates to government buildings, local governments, mines, factories, and other scheduled industries. It does not include members of the armed forces
Over-Time wages:Twice the minimum wages
Penalty & Compensation for paying less than Minimum Wages
Penalty:Fine of Rs. 500/- or 6 months imprisonment or both