The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has officially announced the revised minimum rates of wages for workers under six scheduled categories of employment, effective July 1, 2025. The revision comes under the authority of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, and is based on the bi-annual review mandated by the Notification No. 133/2023/F, dated 27.12.2023.
This update was issued by the Office of the Labour Commissioner, A&N Islands, through Order No. 25.7, dated July 2025. The wage adjustment is based on the Average All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the period from October 2024 to March 2025.
New Daily Minimum Wage Rates (Effective 01.07.2025)
| Category of Employees | Revised Wage (₹/day) |
| Unskilled | ₹ 647.00 |
| Semi-Skilled / Unskilled Supervisory | ₹ 728.00 |
| Skilled / Clerical | ₹ 851.00 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹ 934.00 |
Key Highlights:
- The wage revision affects six scheduled employments under the Minimum Wages Act in the Union Territory.
- Applies to government departments, offices, and industrial establishments.
- The six-monthly revision aligns with inflation trends reflected in the All India CPI.
- All other terms and conditions from the previous notification (No. 133/2023/F) remain unchanged.
The revised wage structure aims to ensure fair compensation aligned with the cost of living, providing crucial financial support for thousands of workers across the UT.
For more information, stakeholders are encouraged to consult the Labour Department or refer to the official order issued in July 2025.