(a) the factors involved in fixation of minimum wages;
(b) whether calorie intake and use of clothes are also considered to determine the minimum wages; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
(a) the factors involved in fixation of minimum wages;
(b) whether calorie intake and use of clothes are also considered to determine the minimum wages; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE(IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)
(a) to (c): The norms recommended by the Indian Labour Conference, held in 1957, are taken into account while fixing the minimum wages. These are as follows:
(i) 3 consumption units for one earner.
(ii) Minimum food requirements of 2700 calories per average Indian adult.
(iii) Clothing requirements of 72 yards per annum per family.
(iv)Rent corresponding to the minimum area provided for under Government’s Industrial Housing Scheme.
(v)Fuel, Lighting and other miscellaneous items of expenditure to constitute 20% of the total minimum wage.