The Government of Assam has officially revised minimum wage rates for all scheduled employments, effective retrospectively from January 1, 2026, with the announcement made on July 21, 2026.
Assam’s Labour Welfare Department has revised minimum wages and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for 98 scheduled employments, effective January 1, 2026, via a June 17, 2026 notification.
The Assam Government’s Labour Welfare Department revised minimum wages for various industries and skill levels, effective November 1, 2021, aiming to improve worker welfare.