India's New Rural Jobs Mission Raises Minimum Daily Wage to Rs 300

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The Indian government has launched the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), a new rural employment scheme that came into force today. Under the framework, the minimum daily wage has been set at Rs 300, with the national average rising to Rs 327.4. The wage revision represents an increase of over 10% at the national level. States that historically had lower wage rates have been prioritised in this upward revision. The move aims to strengthen rural incomes and promote more inclusive economic development across the country.

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