Minimum Wage – Cane and Bamboo Industry

  • Valid in October 2025
  • The amounts are in Indian Rupee (₹).

Job Title

Piece Rate
Reed/Bamboo worker-Piece rate: Reed Cutting Worker - per bundle
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹45.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-Piece rate: Mat Weaving - Face Mat - per square feet
Minimum wage with effect from 9 October 2018.
₹6.40
Reed/Bamboo worker-Piece rate: Mat Weaving - Core Mat - per square feet
Minimum wage with effect from 9 October 2018.
₹5.15
Reed/Bamboo worker-Piece rate: Mat Weaving - Commercial Mat - per square feet
Minimum wage with effect from 9 October 2018.
₹3.03
Reed/Bamboo worker-Machine Operator
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-Carpenter
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-Painter
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-Polisher
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-Treatment Worker
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-Treatment Processor
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-Tile Worker
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-Curtain Maker
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-Weaver
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-Tailoring Worker
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-Bamboo Ornament Worker
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-Assistant/Helper
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹380.00
Reed/Bamboo worker-General Worker
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹380.00
Cane worker (except manufacturing of furniture)-Frame Worker
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Cane worker (except manufacturing of furniture)-Polisher
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Cane worker (except manufacturing of furniture)-Other skilled worker
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹550.00
Cane worker (except manufacturing of furniture)-Those who are engaged in the Preparation of Cane and other preliminary works
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹450.00
Cane worker (except manufacturing of furniture)-Helper
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹380.00
Cane worker (except manufacturing of furniture)-Cleaner
Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016.
₹360.00

Definitions

Definition of Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled & Highly Skilled Workers.
(i) Unskilled:
An unskilled employee is one who does operations that involve the performance of simple duties, which require the experience of little of no independent judgment or previous experience although familiarity with the occupational environment is necessary. His work may thus require in addition to physical exertion familiarity with variety of articles or goods.
(ii) Semi-skilled:
A semiskilled worker is one who does work generally of defined routine nature wherein the major requirement is not so much of the judgment, skill and but for proper discharge of duties assigned to him or relatively narrow job and where important decisions made by others. His work is thus limited to the performance of routine operations of limited scope.
(iii) Skilled:
A skilled employee is one who is capable of working efficiently of exercising considerable independent judgement and of discharging his duties with responsibility. He must posses a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the trade, craft or industry in which he is employed.
(iv) Highly Skilled:
A highly skilled worker is one who is capable of working efficiently and supervises efficiently the work of skilled employees.

Wages per month are calculated as 4.33 times if a weekly wage is defined. It is calculated as 4.33 times the standard hours per week if an hourly wage is given.

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