The Government of Uttarakhand on October 14, 2026, in continuation of Government Order No. 460(1)/VIII-1/2026-228 (Labour) 2001 dated April 22, 2026, has prescribed the variable dearness allowance (VDA) payable to employees engaged in scheduled employments under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, for the period from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The adjustment is based on the average All India Consumer Price Index (2016 = 100) of 150 for January to June 2026.
As per the existing order, dearness allowance is adjusted at the rate of ₹57.60 per index point when the Consumer Price Index exceeds 139. The applicable VDA rates for the specified scheduled employments are to be determined in accordance with this index-based adjustment. The employment-wise revised rates are not included in the provided extract.
[Notification No. 3259/4-01/2024]
