The Government of Tripura, through its Labour Department, has revised the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for workers engaged at the OTPC Power Project, Palatana, with effect from April 1, 2025.
This revision is based on the six-monthly average Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the period July to December 2024, which stands at 137 points. It follows the earlier VDA settlement issued on December 30, 2022.
Employers and contractors operating at the OTPC site are mandated to implement the new wage structure, which applies to workers across all skill categories.
🔑 Key Updates:
- Effective from 01-04-2025.
- Revised on the basis of average CPI of 137.
- Applicable to all categories: Highly Skilled, Skilled, Semi-Skilled, and Unskilled workers.
📊 Revised Wages Table for OTPC Workers (Effective April 1, 2025):
| Category of Worker | Basic Wage (₹/day) | Previous VDA (₹) | Revised VDA (₹) | Total Wage (₹/day) | Total Monthly Wage (₹) |
| Highly Skilled | ₹ 658.00 | ₹ 61.48 | ₹ 15.00 | ₹ 734.00 | ₹ 19,084.00 |
| Skilled | ₹ 564.00 | ₹ 51.56 | ₹ 13.00 | ₹ 629.00 | ₹ 16,354.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 490.00 | ₹ 45.47 | ₹ 11.00 | ₹ 546.00 | ₹ 14,196.00 |
| Unskilled | ₹ 479.00 | ₹ 44.64 | ₹ 11.00 | ₹ 535.00 | ₹ 13,910.00 |
📝 Note: Values with fifty paisa (₹0.50) or more are rounded up to the next rupee as per government norms.
This revision ensures that wage levels reflect current inflation trends and living costs, reinforcing the state’s commitment to fair compensation for industrial and contract workers.
