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The Labour Minister in Punjab, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, has announced a proposal to increase minimum wages in the state due to rising inflation. The increase will be done in two ways: adjustments according to Consumer Price Index (CPI) twice a year and increasing the base rate of minimum wages. The minister expressed optimism that the increase will occur this year, with 2025 as the new base year.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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