Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Rural Development, dated March 26, 2019, amends a previous notification regarding the state-wise wage rates for unskilled manual workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005. It substitutes the existing schedule of wage rates with a new schedule. The notification comes into effect on April 1, 2019.
Key Points / Main Content:
Wage Rate Amendment:
The notification substitutes the schedule of state-wise wage rates for unskilled manual workers.
New Wage Rates:
A new schedule of wage rates is provided for each state and union territory, ranging from Rs. 171.00 to Rs. 284.00 per day.
Effective Date:
The amended wage rates come into effect on April 1, 2019.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
Impact: The Central Government is responsible for implementing and enforcing the amended wage rates under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005.
Action Required: Ensure the updated wage rates are accurately reflected in program funding and guidelines.
State Governments/Union Territories:
Impact: State governments and union territories must implement the new wage rates for unskilled manual workers.
Action Required: Update payroll systems and inform relevant departments and workers about the revised wage rates effective April 1, 2019.
Unskilled Manual Workers:
Impact: Unskilled manual workers will receive wages based on the newly defined rates in their respective states/UTs.
Action Required: Be aware of the new wage rates applicable in their state/UT effective April 1, 2019.
Key Entities Referenced
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005: Indian labour law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the 'right to work'
Ministry of Rural Development: The ministry in the Government of India responsible for rural development
New Delhi: Capital of India, where the notification was issued
Andhra Pradesh: State in India with a wage rate of Rs. 211.00 per day for unskilled manual workers
Haryana: State in India with a wage rate of Rs. 284.00 per day for unskilled manual workers
Kerala: State in India with a wage rate of Rs. 271.00 per day for unskilled manual workers
Kamran Rizvi: Jt. Secy. who signed the notification
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location where the document was printed