Noida, June 2 (APAC Media): Telangana government has rolled out a landmark labour reform. Under this Cash wage payments are banned completely and electronic transfers have been made mandatory for all workers.
The new Government Order (GO No. 6), came into effect on Monday, enforces provisions of the Code on Wages, 2019, replacing the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, in the state.
Employers can now pay workers only through electronic transfers or bank cheques, ensuring greater transparency and accountability.
The reform introduces a simplified wage structure based on four skill categories that is Unskilled, Semi-Skilled, Skilled, and Highly Skilled and three geographical zones.
In urban municipal corporation areas, minimum wages will now range from ₹16,000 to ₹20,000 per month. This marks a substantial increase from previous levels.
The order also makes it mandatory to offer double wages for overtime along with work performed on public holidays or weekly off days.
Existing workers earning above the new minimum wage levels will receive an additional 10% wage enhancement.
Under this reform, Telangana has formally brought gig workers, including those in e-commerce, courier services, and LPG distribution, under the minimum wage framework.
Emerging roles such as drone pesticide sprayers have also been classified as highly skilled occupations.
This policy ensures equal pay for equal work without any gender bias and makes principal employers directly liable if contractors fail to pay workers.
With simplified compliance norms, digital transparency, and expanded worker protections, Telangana is positioning itself as a model for modern labour governance and an attractive destination for investment.
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