Madhya Pradesh
Minimum WagesThe Madhya Pradesh Minimum Wages VDA Notification (Oct 2026)
Madhya Pradesh published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: madhya-pradesh-the-madhya-pradesh-minimum-wages-vda-notification-oct-2026) on 2026-09-30, filed under Minimum Wages. The purpose of this notification is to ensure that workers in Madhya Pradesh receive fair and revised minimum wages, considering the rising cost of living and inflation.
| Issue Date | |
| Published | |
| Gazette ID | madhya-pradesh-the-madhya-pradesh-minimum-wages-vda-notification-oct-2026 |
| Category | Minimum Wages |
Action Required
Employers in Madhya Pradesh must review and revise their payroll to ensure compliance with the new minimum wage rates, effective from October 2026. They must also maintain proper records and documentation to avoid any potential penalties.
Statutory Penalty Risk
Penalty under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which may include fines and imprisonment for non-compliance
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Madhya Pradesh must review and revise their payroll to ensure compliance with the new minimum wage rates, effective from October 2026. They must also maintain proper records and documentation to avoid any potential penalties. |
| Compliance Deadline | |
| Statutory Penalty | Penalty under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, which may include fines and imprisonment for non-compliance |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to ensure that workers in Madhya Pradesh receive fair and revised minimum wages, considering the rising cost of living and inflation.
Summary
The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a notification regarding the Minimum Wages VDA (Variable Dearness Allowance) effective from October 2026, aiming to adjust the minimum wages for various categories of workers in the state. This notification is expected to impact various industries and employers in Madhya Pradesh, who must comply with the revised minimum wage rates.