In a significant update to labor welfare norms, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has released a new notification revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for workers employed in the hotel and restaurant industry, effective April 1, 2025.
The revised VDA is applicable from April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, and is calculated based on the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) from July to December 2024, which stands at 413.42 (above the base index of 239, 2001=100).
Wage Structure (Sample Illustration):
1. Roadside or Small Establishments (Employing <10 Workers):
| Skill Level | Basic Salary | VDA | Total (Monthly) | Daily Wage |
| Unskilled | ₹6350 | ₹4634.17 | ₹10984.17 | ₹422.47 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹7000 | ₹5108.84 | ₹12108.54 | ₹465.71 |
| Skilled | ₹7840 | ₹5721.56 | ₹13561.56 | ₹521.60 |
2. Larger Establishments (Employing >10 Workers):
| Skill Level | Basic Salary | VDA | Total (Monthly) | Daily Wage |
| Unskilled | ₹6730 | ₹4911.49 | ₹11641.49 | ₹447.75 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹7420 | ₹5415.05 | ₹12835.05 | ₹493.66 |
| Skilled | ₹8310 | ₹6064.56 | ₹14374.56 | ₹552.87 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹8975 | ₹6549.87 | ₹15524.87 | ₹597.11 |
3. Star Hotels and Premium Establishments:
| Skill Level | Basic Salary | VDA | Total (Monthly) | Daily Wage |
| Unskilled | ₹7540 | ₹5502.62 | ₹13042.62 | ₹501.64 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹8980 | ₹6553.52 | ₹15533.52 | ₹597.44 |
| Skilled | ₹10640 | ₹7764.97 | ₹18404.97 | ₹707.88 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹12565 | ₹9169.82 | ₹21734.82 | ₹835.95 |
This updated wage structure ensures that employees in the hospitality sector are fairly compensated for inflation, providing a more secure and equitable livelihood for thousands of workers across the state.
