The Government of Meghalaya, Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development, on October 8, 2026, has revised the minimum wages, inclusive of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), for different categories of employees with effect from October 1, 2026.
The following has been stated:
The revised daily minimum wages are ₹564 for Unskilled, ₹608 for Semi-skilled, ₹650 for Skilled and ₹693 for Highly Skilled employees, inclusive of VDA.
The revised rates include VDA but exclude other concessions, if any, enjoyed by employees. The existing working hours of 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week will continue until further orders, and overtime wages will be paid at twice the ordinary rate.
The VDA will be revised every six months based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) linked Variable Dearness Allowance. The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee.
The notification is issued under Section 6 of the Code on Wages, 2019, and supersedes the earlier notification dated May 1, 2026. The revised rates are effective from October 1, 2026.
