The Government of Odisha has officially revised the minimum wages for workers across 91 scheduled employments, effective from April 1, 2025. The revision includes the implementation of a Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) based on the rise in the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) for Industrial Workers.
As per Notification the state has adopted the Minimum Wages Advisory Board’s recommendation to revise the VDA at ₹2.60 per point increase in AICPI (base year 2016=100). The index rose from 139.6 to 143.55, resulting in a 3.95 point increase, and thus, a rounded VDA of ₹10 per day has been added across all worker categories.
🔍 Revised Minimum Wages (Including VDA) as of April 1, 2025:
| Category of Employee | Base Wage (from 18.07.2024) | Total VDA per Day(w.e.f. 1.4.2025) | VDA per day(w.e.f. 1.4.2025) | Total Wage per Day |
| Unskilled | ₹450 | ₹12 | Rs 10 | ₹462 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹500 | ₹12 | Rs 10 | ₹512 |
| Skilled | ₹550 | ₹12 | Rs 10 | ₹562 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹600 | ₹12 | Rs 10 | ₹612 |
This change is aimed at aligning wages with inflationary trends and improving the real income of workers in Odisha.
📌 Key Points:
- Effective Date: April 1, 2025
- Applies To: All 91 scheduled employments in Odisha
- VDA Component: ₹10/day based on 3.95 point CPI rise
- Frequency of VDA Revision: Twice a year — April 1 and October 1
Employers across Odisha are now required to adhere to these revised wage structures to ensure compliance under the Minimum Wages Act.
