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Lok Sabha Question No. 4079 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: JRF to NET Qualified Scholars
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4079

ANSWERED ON 18/08/2025

## JRF to NET Qualified Scholars

4079. Shri Rajmohan Unnithan:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is fact that National Eligibility Test (NET) qualified candidates are further appearing  in  NET  Examination  to  secure  the  scholarship  under  Junior  Research Fellowship (JRF);
- (b) whether the Government proposes to implement a simple and effective solution through  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  for  providing  scholarship  to  NET qualified  students  in  order  to  restrain  them  from  further  appearing  for  same examination; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

- (a) to (c) The National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) is conducted to determine eligibility for the following:
- i. Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- ii. Appointment as Assistant Professor
- iii. Admission to Ph.D.

There are 11750 slots per annum for Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs). The candidates,  those  who  are  awarded  JRF  are  provided  fellowship  by  the  UGC  for pursuing Ph.D.  The candidates who have qualified for the appointment of Assistant Professor  and  admission  to  Ph.D.  may  pursue  Ph.D.  on  their  own  or  avail  the fellowship from other schemes/sources depending upon their eligibility for the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4077 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Financial Assistance for setting up of Multipurpose Cultural Complex
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Haribhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+4077

## ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SETTING UP OF MULTIPURPOSE CULTURAL COMPLEX

## +4077:Shri Haribhai Patel:

## Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the funds allocated to State Governments/State Sponsored Bodies under the Scheme for Financial Assistance for setting up of Multipurpose Cultural Complexes by the Government under Eighth Five Year Plan and Tenth Five year Plan during the last five years of the respective plan;
- (b) the details of financial assistance provided by the Government to the State Governments/State Sponsored Bodies in North Gujarat including Mehsana Lok Sabha Constituency under the said Scheme; and
- (c) whether the Government has received any proposals from the State Governments/State Sponsored  Bodies  for  financial  assistance/grants  for  renovation  of  cultural  complexes and if so, the details thereof with regard to North Gujarat including Mehsana Lok Sabha constituency?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

## (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) The 'Scheme for Financial Assistance for setting up of Multipurpose Complex' (MPCC) for grant of financial assistance to State Governments/State-sponsored bodies for setting up Art  and  Cultural  Complexes  to  work  as  centres  of  excellence  in  creative  arts,  was introduced  in  the VIIIth  Five Year  Plan  (1992-1997). The  scheme  has  been  discontinued with effect from 01.04.2007.

The  erstwhile  MPCCscheme  was  revamped  and  reintroduced  in  the  name  of  Shri Rabindranath Tagore, called TagoreCultural Complexes (TCC) Scheme w.e.f. 07.05.2011 to facilitate  the  settingup  of  new  cultural  complexes  of  varying  scales.  The  scheme  also support upgradation,modernization and modification of the existing Rabindra Auditoria into state-of-the-art culturalcomplexes.

Details  of  funds  released  under  the  scheme  'Tagore Cultural  Complexes',  during  the last five years is given below:-

| Financial Year   |   Amount (in Crores) |
|------------------|----------------------|
| 2020-21          |                 5.96 |
| 2021-22          |                 3.49 |
| 2022-23          |                 5    |
| 2023-24          |                15.56 |
| 2024-25          |                 3    |
| Total            |                33.01 |

- (b)  No  financial  assistance  has  been  provided  to  the  State  Governments/State  Sponsored Bodies in North Gujrat including Mehsana Lok Sabha constituency under the said scheme during the last five years.
- (c) Sir, No proposal has been received from State Governments/State Sponsored Bodies for financial assistance/grants for renovation of cultural complexes with regard to North Gujarat including Mehsana Lok Sabha constituency under the said scheme during the last five years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4076 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Bhajan Lal Jatav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4076

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve

4076.  SHRI BHAJAN LAL JATAV:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  fact  that  neither  meetings  of  the  Gram Sabha or Panchayat were held nor their prior consent was taken while notifying the Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve;
- (b) if  so,  whether  it  is  not  a  clear  violation  of  the  Right  to  Fair  Compensation  and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act, 2013;
- (c) if so, whether the Government is also aware of the fact that thousands of families are likely to be displaced and their cultural and religious identity is at stake due to this Project;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  cancel  this  project  by  fixing  administrative accountability to protect the affected 108 villages, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  investigate  and  take  action  against  the officials violated the Act, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

- (a) to (e)  As reported by the State, consultations with 108 Gram Sabhas - 60 in the Dholpur District  and  48  in  the  Karauli  District  were  held  for  notification  of  buffer  of  the Dholpur-Karauli  Tiger  Reserve  as  required  under  38V  (4)  (ii)  of  the  Wildlife (Protection)  Act,  1972.    Since  the  buffer  notification  did  not  involve  any  land acquisition, the process under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act, 2013, was not required.

The buffer zone notification aims to provide a lesser degree of protection for  the  integrity  of  the  critical  tiger  habitat  while  promoting  the  coexistence  of people  and  wildlife.  It  recognizes  the  livelihood,  developmental,  social,  and cultural  rights  of  local  communities.  Such  areas  are  managed  according  to  the approved  Tiger  Conservation  Plan  that  facilitates  livelihoods  of  local  people through constructive engagement. The relocation of villages is entirely voluntary, with people receiving relocation packages as per extant norms of the Central and State Governments.  There is no proposal for cancellation of the aforesaid Project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4075 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Capital raised by PSBs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4075

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025/SRAVANA 27, 1947 (SAKA)

## CAPITAL RAISED BY PSBs

## † 4075. SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether public sector banks are able to raise capital from the market;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  manner  in  which  these  funds  are  being  used  by  banks  to  increase  credit  disbursal  in  the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c): Public Sector Banks (PSBs) raise capital from the market to meet their capital requirement from time to time. The robust financial strength of PSBs has boosted investors' confidence, enabling them to raise capital from the market.

Banks raise capital from the market in the form of equity, Basel III compliant Additional Tier-I and Tier -II bonds. Total amount of capital raised by PSBs in the form of both equity and bonds during last three  financial  years  (FY2022-23  to  FY  2024-25) amounts  to ₹ 1,53,978 crore  ( ₹ 44,942 crore  in FY2022-23, ₹ 57,380 crore in FY 2023-24 and ₹ 51,656 core in FY 2024-25).

The fresh raising of capital by banks is used for various purposes, which include, inter alia, meeting the  capital  needs  of  banks  to  support  credit  growth,  meeting  regulatory  requirements  for  capital adequacy, complying with minimum public shareholding norms by increasing public shareholding, replenishing AT-1 bonds due for exercising call option, strengthening the overall capital position of the bank and creating capital buffer for their future business requirements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4074 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: India's bid to host 2036 Olympics
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Ujjwal Raman Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4074 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

India's bid to host 2036 Olympics

†4074. Shri Ujjwal Raman Singh:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has submitted India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the country possesses the capability to successfully host the 2036 Olympics, if the responsibility be assigned; and
- (d) if not, the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure the successfully organise the 2036 Olympic Games?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

- (a) to (d): Bidding to host the  Olympic  Games  in  India  is the responsibility of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and allotment of hosting  rights  for  the  Olympics  is  done  by  the  International  Olympic Committee (IOC) through a detailed host selection process. The host selection  process  is  available  in  public  domain  on  IOC  website  at https://www.olympics.com/ioc/becoming-an-olympic-games-host/theprocess-to-elect-olympic-hosts. IOA has submitted a letter of intent to IOC. The bid is now in the 'Continuous Dialogue' phase with the Future Host Commission of IOC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4073 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Teachers' Education in LWE affected Districts
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:- 4073

ANSWERED ON-18/08/2025

## Teachers' Education in LWE affected Districts

## 4073. Shri Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  Left  Wing  Extremism  (LWE)  affected  districts  with majority of Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes are facing challenges in accessing quality teacher education;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is considering special relaxations to support teachers' education in such districts for the academic session 2026-27;

- (d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether exemption from NAAC accreditation for starting ITEP courses, relaxation in minimum years  of  institutional  existence  and  special  admission  window  for  2026-27  is  provided  for  such districts; and

(f) whether these measures are expected to enhance the Gross Enrolment Ratio and promote inclusive socio-economic development in such educationally backward regions?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDARY)

(a) & (b): For ensuring access to quality teacher education, including in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts  with majority of Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes, National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) programme has been initiated for providing training to in-service teachers. The programme is financially supported by the Department under the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. As per the scheme norms, preference in the  interventions  is  given  to  LWE  affected  districts,  among  others.  The  National  Council  of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has collaborated with the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) for conducting regular NISHTHA teacher training and capacity building programmes for teachers of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across the country.

(c) to (f): In pursuance of the recommendations of the National Education Policy, 2020, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has notified four (04)  year  Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) on 26 th October 2021. At present, the ITEP has been introduced in pilot phase in selected NAAC accredited Higher Education Institutions across the country. As on date, NCTE has not  received  any  proposal  for  grant  of  exemption  from  NAAC  accreditation  from  any  Teacher Education Institution in the country for conduct of ITEP pilot.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4069 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Local Grievance Redressal Helpdesks
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Praveen Khandelwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4069 ANSWERED ON MONDAY, August 18, 2025/ Sravana 27, 1947 (Saka)

Local Grievance Redressal Helpdesks

## QUESTION

4069. Shri Praveen Khandelwal:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up any regional or local helpdesks in  Delhi  to  support small  shareholders, directors or promoters for corporate filings and compliance-related grievances;
- (b) if so, the timeline for such a mechanism; and
- (c) the number of complaints received from Delhi regarding MCA portal issues or filing difficulties in the last two years?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

[SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA]

(a) & (b) : A helpdesk has been established to address stakeholder grievances related to the MCA21 portal. This support mechanism is operational through the MCA website and a toll-free number, ensuring seamless access for stakeholders across various locations, including Delhi. Additionally, for residents of Delhi, the office of the Registrar of Companies (RoC) serves as a public interface, offering direct assistance and facilitating a range of corporate services.

(c):  The  number  of  technical  grievances  related  to  RoC  Delhi  Office  as submitted by the stakeholders was 11,648 in FY 2024-25, compared to 34,924 in FY 2023-24.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4066 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Development of Tourism in Dharashiv
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+4066

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN DHARASHIV

## +4066. SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government  proposes  to  develop  key  historical  and religious  places  such  as  Dharashiv  Caves,  Naldurg  Fort  and  the  holy Tulja  Bhavani  Temple  (Shaktipeeth)  in  Dharashiv  (Osmanabad)  district of Maharashtra as major tourist attractions;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  proposed  projects  including  the  budgetary allocation,  timeline  fixed  in  this  regard  and  the  schemes  under  which the said places are likely to be developed; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM                (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (c):  Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration.  The  Ministry  complements  the  efforts  of  States/UTs  by developing  and  promoting  various  tourism  products  of  the  country  through various schemes and initiatives, including the State of Maharashtra.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  identified  the  site  Tuljapur  Temple,  Dharashiv District  for  development  under  the  PRASHAD  Scheme.  Receiving  proposals from the State Governments/UT Administrations for financial assistance for tourism  projects  is  a  continuous  process.  The  proposals  received  are examined with reference to the prescribed guidelines and financial assistance  is extended  for such  projects subject to fulfilment of the stipulated conditions and availability of funds.

Further, no proposal is under the consideration of the Ministry of Tourism for development of tourism infrastructure around Dharashiv Caves and Naldurg Fort in Dharashiv (Osmanabad) district of Maharashtra.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4065 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Construction of National Highway No. 752E
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Bajrang Manohar Sonwane

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4065

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## Construction of National Highway No.752E

## 4065.   SHRI BAJRANG MANOHAR SONWANE:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that a 2 to 3 kilometer stretch of National Highway No.  752E  (Paithan-Pandharpur  Palkhi  Marg)  near  village  Dongarkinhi  in  Patoda Taluka, Beed District, remains incomplete due to non-availability of forest clearance;
- (b) whether the said land is under the jurisdiction of the Forest Department despite there being no actual forest cover on the site;
- (c) whether the Ministry has received any proposal from the Ministry of Road Transport and  Highways  or  the  State  Government  to  seek  clearance  for  the  said  portion  of National Highway;
- (d) if so, the present status of the proposal and reasons for the delay, if any; and
- (e) the time by which the Government proposes to issue the necessary clearance to enable completion of the Palkhi Marg in the public interest?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

- (a) & (e) As per the information received from the State Government of Maharashtra the User Agency namely National Highways Department, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar had submitted a proposal through online Parivesh portal for use of  forest  land  for  construction  of  Paithan-Pandharpur  Palkhi  Marg  National Highway  No.  752E  on  4 th   January  2021.  Subsequently,  the  User  Agency withdrew the proposal.

As informed by the Government of Maharashtra, the State Forest Department has not received any fresh proposal regarding this road.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4061 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Promotion of Benares Gharana of Kathak Dance
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Rajeev Rai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4061

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## PROMOTION OF BENARES GHARANA OF KATHAK DANCE

## 4061. SHRI. RAJEEV RAI

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has taken any measures to promote the Benares Gharana of Kathak classical dance form;
- b) if so, the details of the activities undertaken and amount utilised during the last five years and the current year;
- c) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  establish  any  Indian  Classical  dances university in the Eastern part of Uttar Pradesh with a specialized centre for imparting training in the Benares Gharana of Kathak; and
- d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) & (b)Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, has been promoting all art forms, including the Benares Gharana of Kathak, since its inception  through  various  schemes  and  programmes.  The  Akademi  has  presented several artists of the Benares Gharana from time to time in national and international festivals, and has conferred prestigious honours such as the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards.

Artists  of  the  Kathak  Benares  Gharana  who  have been  honoured  by  the Akademi include:

-  Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship & Award:
- o Sitara Devi (2008)
-  Sangeet Natak Akademi Award:
- o Sitara Devi (1969)
- o Jitendra Maharaj (2016)
- o Sunayana Hazarilal (2022)
- o Nalini and Kamalini Asthana (2022)

##  Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar:

## o Vishal Krishna (2015)

The total budget released to the Sangeet Natak Akademi for the promotion of all art forms, including the Benares Gharana of Kathak, during the last five years, along with the allocation for the current year, is as under:)

| Year      |   Total Budget (in Lakhs) |
|-----------|---------------------------|
| 2020-2021 |                   5222.4  |
| 2021-2022 |                   5711.82 |
| 2022-2023 |                   6810.5  |
| 2023-2024 |                   7105    |
| 2024-2025 |                  12099    |
| 2025-2026 |                   5905    |

(c )& (d)  No Sir. At present, there is no proposal under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4060 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Minimum Wage
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shri Rao Rajendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4060 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## MINIMUM WAGE

4060. SHRI RAO RAJENDRA SINGH:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)whether  the  Government  proposes  to  replace  minimum  wages enforced by law with living wages; and
- (b)if so, the number of workers expected to impact with such a move and the nature of impact shall have on working/living conditions of workers in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a) & (b): The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 provides for cost of living allowance  as  a  component  of  minimum  wages.  Accordingly,  the Central Government revises the cost of living allowance called as Variable  Dearness  Allowance  (V.D.A)  on  basic  rates  of  minimum wages  under  the  Minimum  Wages  Act,  1948,  every  six  months effective from 1st April and 1st October every year on the basis of Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers to protect the minimum wages against inflation.

Recently the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, have been rationalized and subsumed under the Code on Wages, 2019 and  the  components  of  minimum  wages  stipulated  therein  also provide  for  cost  of  living  allowance.  Further,  the  Code  makes minimum wages universally applicable across employments and thus moves ahead from restrictive applicability of minimum wages limited to scheduled employments as provided for under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.

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