Minimum Wages w.e.f 1st October 2025 – Revised VDA considered as ‘NIL/Zero’ – Corrigendum Order by Chief Labour Commissioner(C) dated 14.10.2025
F.No.1(6)/202s-LS.II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi
Dated:14.10.2025
CORRIGENDUM
The first paragraph of Variable Dearness Allowance order dated 25/9/2025 regarding revision of minimum wages may be read as under:
“In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification No.S.O. lS6(E) dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour and Employment the undersigned hereby revises the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for the employees employed in Agriculture w.e.f. 01.10.2025 on the basis of the average Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers reaching 413.52 from 413.424 as on 30.06.2025 (Base 2016:100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 0.096 points which is less than one.
Therefore, the resultant increase in Variable Dearness Allowance is considered as ‘NIL/Zero’.
The same is applicable for rest of the Schedule Employments namely (Mines, Sweeping and Cleaning, Watch and Ward, Construction or Maintenance of Roads or Runways or in Building operations, Stone Mines’ Loading & Unloading).
All other contents of VDA order(s) dated 25.19.2025 shall remain same.
(Ashutosh A.T. Pednekar)
Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
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COMMENTS
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Thank you for sharing this update. The revision of minimum wages and consideration of VDA as ‘NIL/Zero’ is an important clarification. It will help both employers and employees understand the new wage structure clearly.
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