Karnataka forms sub-committee to vet revised minimum wages

The Karnataka government has established a Cabinet sub-committee, led by Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwar, to assess the revision of minimum wages approved on May 22, 2026. The committee will examine if the new wages align with the Union government's Code on Wages, 2019. The Cabinet's decision to form the sub-committee was made on August 13, following ongoing discussions about minimum wages that have been delayed for over five years.

While labor unions have supported the wage increase, industries have raised concerns, arguing that the hike is excessive and could deter investment. The committee is composed of ministers from various departments, including Heavy and Medium Industries, Home, IT, and e-Governance, Health and Family Welfare, Education, and Municipal Administration.