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Union Urges Meghalaya Government to Issue Revised VDA and Minimum Wages from Oct 1
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🗓 08 Sep 2026, 05:23 AM
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The All‑India Jatiya Mazdoor Railway Workers & Labour Union (AJMRW&LU) has called on the Meghalaya state government to announce updated Variable Dearness Allowance and minimum wage rates effective from 1 October.
The All‑India Jatiya Mazdoor Railway Workers & Labour Union (AJMRW&LU) has formally appealed to the Meghalaya state administration to publish revised Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) rates and new minimum wage figures, with a target implementation date of 1 October. The union argues that the existing allowances have not kept pace with inflation and cost‑of‑living pressures faced by workers in the state.
In a statement released on its website, AJMRW&LU highlighted that timely notification of the revised VDA and wage structure is essential to prevent wage erosion among the labor force, especially those employed in the railway and related sectors. The union also urged the government to ensure that the revised rates are communicated to all relevant departments and employers before the start of the new financial quarter.
Meghalaya’s labour department has not yet responded publicly to the union’s demand. If the state government proceeds with the revisions, the changes will affect thousands of workers across various industries, aligning their earnings with the latest cost‑of‑living indices.
The call comes amid broader discussions at the national level about updating wage policies to reflect current economic conditions. Stakeholders are watching the Meghalaya case closely, as it may set a precedent for other states to follow.
Should the government issue the revised VDA and minimum wages as requested, the adjustments will become enforceable from 1 October, providing a benchmark for future wage negotiations in the region.
In a statement released on its website, AJMRW&LU highlighted that timely notification of the revised VDA and wage structure is essential to prevent wage erosion among the labor force, especially those employed in the railway and related sectors. The union also urged the government to ensure that the revised rates are communicated to all relevant departments and employers before the start of the new financial quarter.
Meghalaya’s labour department has not yet responded publicly to the union’s demand. If the state government proceeds with the revisions, the changes will affect thousands of workers across various industries, aligning their earnings with the latest cost‑of‑living indices.
The call comes amid broader discussions at the national level about updating wage policies to reflect current economic conditions. Stakeholders are watching the Meghalaya case closely, as it may set a precedent for other states to follow.
Should the government issue the revised VDA and minimum wages as requested, the adjustments will become enforceable from 1 October, providing a benchmark for future wage negotiations in the region.