Question : AVERAGE MONTHLY WAGES SALARY EARNED BY WORKERS



(a) the average monthly wages/salaries being paid to the workers and employees in the organised sector; and

(b) the percentage of their earnings being spent on food, clothing, housing, education and health etc. separately?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ( SHRI MUNI LALL )

(a): As per the Annual Survey of Industries (Factory Sector), 1997-98, the average monthly wages/emoluments to a worker and an employee come to Rs.3458/- and Rs.4331/-, respectively.

(b): As per the Working Family Income & Expenditure Survey for Industrial Workers for the year 1981-82 ( latest available ), the percentage of total consumption expenditure for various items is as under:-

1.	Food	57.00%	2.	Clothing 8.54%	3.	Housing 8.67%	4.	Education 3.14%	5.	Health 2.59%	( medical care)