SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 2
Download to read offline
TOPIC- WAGES
COUNTRY- INDIA
Different secrets about the wages the government is hiding.
Wage-legislations - India ratified Convention 26 on minimum wages fixing machinery in 1955
and amended Minimum Wages Act to constitute an advisory Committee to advise on this matter.
The ILO's Conventions and Recommendations have had influence on the following:
1. Factories and Mines Legislations with regards to aspects like hours of work, weekly rest,
holiday with pay and wages
a) Employment of children and young persons
b) Employment of women at night
c) Industrial health, safety and welfare.
The topic has been chosen because due to the increasing number of convention followed by
India. India has rich cultural heritage where different parts of the country represent diverse
culturally, geographically an altogether difference experience. The unity in diversity of county
plays its pivotal role. Moreover it gives differences to way which proceeds to wage engagement.
ILO ADOPTATION INDIAN LAW PRACTICAL
OBSERVATION
1.Employment of
children
And whereas conditions of
labour exist involving such
injustice, hardship and
privation to large numbers of
people as to produce unrest
so great that the peace and
harmony of the world are
imperiled; and an
improvement of those
conditions is urgently
required; as, for example, by
the regulation of the hours of
work, including the
establishment of a maximum
working day and week, the
regulation of the labour
supply, the prevention of
unemployment, the provision
of an adequate living wage,
the protection of the worker
against sickness, disease
and injury arising out of his
employment, the protection
of children
Right to education act
article 21 A of Indian
constitution.
Child labour prohibition
act 1986 in which total
ban on child labour.
Even the parents are
subject for punishment
after warning.
Employers are
punishable in the first
time itself.
In the words of nobel
laureate kailash
satyarthi- Kailash
Satyarthi, founder of the
Bachpan Bachao
Andolan,
1. Child labour is
rampant in the
informal sector
2. Right to
Education Act
and those
against child
labour and
schemes such
as the Sarva
Sikhsha
Abhiyan,
universal
primary
schooling plays
a pivotal role.
2.Working condition of
labour
 Thirty-sixth
Labour
Conference held
National Commission of
Labour, Minimum
Wages Act is an
important landmark in
A. K. Padmanabhan,
president of the Centre
of Indian trade Unions
(CITU), said the working
in May, 1987
had
recommended
that minimum
wage fixed
under the Act
should bear a
relation to the
concept of
"Poverty Line".
In this regard
the State
Governments
were advised on
15th may 1990
that Rs. 15 per
day shall be the
National
Minimum Wage,
below which the
State
Governments
may not fix
minimum rates
of wages for any
employment.
The National
Commission of
Rural Labour
has also
recommended
that the
minimum wages
should not be
less that Rs. 20
per day, and this
recommendation
has also been
brought to the
notice of the
State
the history of labour
legislation in India.
Act is applicable only to
employments
mentioned in the
schedule to the Act
class in the country was
working under the worst
circumstances and, in
some cases, “bereft of
any dignity

More Related Content

What's hot (20)

Needle in haystack
Needle in haystackNeedle in haystack
Needle in haystack
 
Budget 2018
Budget 2018Budget 2018
Budget 2018
 
Employment policy
Employment policyEmployment policy
Employment policy
 
Legislative provision with Respect to Child Labour
Legislative provision with Respect to Child LabourLegislative provision with Respect to Child Labour
Legislative provision with Respect to Child Labour
 
Child labor
Child laborChild labor
Child labor
 
Child labour ppts
Child labour pptsChild labour ppts
Child labour ppts
 
Industrial social work in germany, europe
Industrial social work in germany, europeIndustrial social work in germany, europe
Industrial social work in germany, europe
 
Child Labour
Child LabourChild Labour
Child Labour
 
labour welfare
labour welfarelabour welfare
labour welfare
 
Child Labor In Pakistan
Child Labor In PakistanChild Labor In Pakistan
Child Labor In Pakistan
 
BIGEYIE
BIGEYIEBIGEYIE
BIGEYIE
 
Child labour ppt.
Child labour ppt.Child labour ppt.
Child labour ppt.
 
child labour in india
child labour in indiachild labour in india
child labour in india
 
The Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953
The Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953The Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953
The Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953
 
Child labour
Child labourChild labour
Child labour
 
Child Labour in India Literature Survey
Child Labour in India Literature SurveyChild Labour in India Literature Survey
Child Labour in India Literature Survey
 
EDUCATION FOR CHILD LABOUR –301111-Presentation-Tashfeen
EDUCATION FOR CHILD LABOUR –301111-Presentation-TashfeenEDUCATION FOR CHILD LABOUR –301111-Presentation-Tashfeen
EDUCATION FOR CHILD LABOUR –301111-Presentation-Tashfeen
 
Child labour
Child labourChild labour
Child labour
 
Labour welfare board
Labour welfare boardLabour welfare board
Labour welfare board
 
Child Labour in India
Child Labour in IndiaChild Labour in India
Child Labour in India
 

Viewers also liked

SynergyFX - Funds Management
SynergyFX - Funds ManagementSynergyFX - Funds Management
SynergyFX - Funds ManagementSynergy FX
 
Ppp company presentation June 2015
Ppp company presentation June 2015Ppp company presentation June 2015
Ppp company presentation June 2015Makhabbat Issabekova
 
Cinema Ads
Cinema AdsCinema Ads
Cinema Adsvduran27
 
Which is your favorite " Hard work vs Luck "
Which is your favorite " Hard work vs Luck "Which is your favorite " Hard work vs Luck "
Which is your favorite " Hard work vs Luck "PInterview
 
Expara accelerator program
Expara accelerator programExpara accelerator program
Expara accelerator programExpara
 
CMAI at The Mobile VAS SUMMIT 2009 by Virtue Insight
CMAI at The Mobile VAS SUMMIT 2009 by Virtue InsightCMAI at The Mobile VAS SUMMIT 2009 by Virtue Insight
CMAI at The Mobile VAS SUMMIT 2009 by Virtue InsightParitosh Sharma
 

Viewers also liked (9)

SynergyFX - Funds Management
SynergyFX - Funds ManagementSynergyFX - Funds Management
SynergyFX - Funds Management
 
Ppp company presentation June 2015
Ppp company presentation June 2015Ppp company presentation June 2015
Ppp company presentation June 2015
 
Cinema Ads
Cinema AdsCinema Ads
Cinema Ads
 
Analyst_Vignesh_R
Analyst_Vignesh_RAnalyst_Vignesh_R
Analyst_Vignesh_R
 
Which is your favorite " Hard work vs Luck "
Which is your favorite " Hard work vs Luck "Which is your favorite " Hard work vs Luck "
Which is your favorite " Hard work vs Luck "
 
Ppp center (law)
Ppp center (law)Ppp center (law)
Ppp center (law)
 
Cevee Lorenzo 3
Cevee Lorenzo 3Cevee Lorenzo 3
Cevee Lorenzo 3
 
Expara accelerator program
Expara accelerator programExpara accelerator program
Expara accelerator program
 
CMAI at The Mobile VAS SUMMIT 2009 by Virtue Insight
CMAI at The Mobile VAS SUMMIT 2009 by Virtue InsightCMAI at The Mobile VAS SUMMIT 2009 by Virtue Insight
CMAI at The Mobile VAS SUMMIT 2009 by Virtue Insight
 

Similar to India's Minimum Wage Laws and ILO Conventions

Labour Welfare in the era of Globalization.pdf
Labour Welfare in the era of Globalization.pdfLabour Welfare in the era of Globalization.pdf
Labour Welfare in the era of Globalization.pdfAmitSingh750546
 
Labor Standards as per International Labor Organization (ILO)
Labor Standards as per International Labor Organization (ILO)Labor Standards as per International Labor Organization (ILO)
Labor Standards as per International Labor Organization (ILO)Amit Fogla
 
Social Security of Beedi workers
Social Security of Beedi workersSocial Security of Beedi workers
Social Security of Beedi workersRavunny1
 
Social Security in Informal Sector: A Myth or reality
Social Security in Informal Sector: A Myth or realitySocial Security in Informal Sector: A Myth or reality
Social Security in Informal Sector: A Myth or realityAMU
 
An introspection into awareness of maternity benefit act 1961 in semi urban area
An introspection into awareness of maternity benefit act 1961 in semi urban areaAn introspection into awareness of maternity benefit act 1961 in semi urban area
An introspection into awareness of maternity benefit act 1961 in semi urban areaIAEME Publication
 
Labour welfare
Labour welfareLabour welfare
Labour welfareStudent
 
Labor legislation
Labor legislationLabor legislation
Labor legislationsonu kumar
 
Labourlaws by jhapawan
Labourlaws by jhapawanLabourlaws by jhapawan
Labourlaws by jhapawanJhaPawan Kumar
 
Social security (part 1)
Social security (part 1)Social security (part 1)
Social security (part 1)Drsadhana Meena
 
Labour Legislation.ppt
Labour Legislation.pptLabour Legislation.ppt
Labour Legislation.pptRichaGoel44
 
Labour Law_Maternity Benefit Act_Assignment.pptx
Labour Law_Maternity Benefit Act_Assignment.pptxLabour Law_Maternity Benefit Act_Assignment.pptx
Labour Law_Maternity Benefit Act_Assignment.pptxKumarGaurav626264
 

Similar to India's Minimum Wage Laws and ILO Conventions (20)

Labour Welfare in the era of Globalization.pdf
Labour Welfare in the era of Globalization.pdfLabour Welfare in the era of Globalization.pdf
Labour Welfare in the era of Globalization.pdf
 
Labor Standards as per International Labor Organization (ILO)
Labor Standards as per International Labor Organization (ILO)Labor Standards as per International Labor Organization (ILO)
Labor Standards as per International Labor Organization (ILO)
 
Child labour
Child labour Child labour
Child labour
 
Labour law i
Labour law   iLabour law   i
Labour law i
 
Social Security of Beedi workers
Social Security of Beedi workersSocial Security of Beedi workers
Social Security of Beedi workers
 
Social Security in Informal Sector: A Myth or reality
Social Security in Informal Sector: A Myth or realitySocial Security in Informal Sector: A Myth or reality
Social Security in Informal Sector: A Myth or reality
 
An introspection into awareness of maternity benefit act 1961 in semi urban area
An introspection into awareness of maternity benefit act 1961 in semi urban areaAn introspection into awareness of maternity benefit act 1961 in semi urban area
An introspection into awareness of maternity benefit act 1961 in semi urban area
 
Labour welfare
Labour welfareLabour welfare
Labour welfare
 
Labor legislation
Labor legislationLabor legislation
Labor legislation
 
Niyojan
NiyojanNiyojan
Niyojan
 
The child labour (prohibition and regulation)act,
The child labour (prohibition and regulation)act,The child labour (prohibition and regulation)act,
The child labour (prohibition and regulation)act,
 
The child labour (prohibition and regulation)act,
The child labour (prohibition and regulation)act,The child labour (prohibition and regulation)act,
The child labour (prohibition and regulation)act,
 
Social justice and welfare
Social justice and welfareSocial justice and welfare
Social justice and welfare
 
235801505 cc
235801505 cc235801505 cc
235801505 cc
 
Hr labour laws
Hr labour lawsHr labour laws
Hr labour laws
 
Labourlaws by jhapawan
Labourlaws by jhapawanLabourlaws by jhapawan
Labourlaws by jhapawan
 
Social security (part 1)
Social security (part 1)Social security (part 1)
Social security (part 1)
 
Labour laws
Labour lawsLabour laws
Labour laws
 
Labour Legislation.ppt
Labour Legislation.pptLabour Legislation.ppt
Labour Legislation.ppt
 
Labour Law_Maternity Benefit Act_Assignment.pptx
Labour Law_Maternity Benefit Act_Assignment.pptxLabour Law_Maternity Benefit Act_Assignment.pptx
Labour Law_Maternity Benefit Act_Assignment.pptx
 

Recently uploaded

Hungarian legislation made by Robert Miklos
Hungarian legislation made by Robert MiklosHungarian legislation made by Robert Miklos
Hungarian legislation made by Robert Miklosbeduinpower135
 
Conditions Restricting Transfer Under TPA,1882
Conditions Restricting Transfer Under TPA,1882Conditions Restricting Transfer Under TPA,1882
Conditions Restricting Transfer Under TPA,18822020000445musaib
 
Alexis O'Connell Arrest Records Houston Texas lexileeyogi
Alexis O'Connell Arrest Records Houston Texas lexileeyogiAlexis O'Connell Arrest Records Houston Texas lexileeyogi
Alexis O'Connell Arrest Records Houston Texas lexileeyogiBlayneRush1
 
Understanding Cyber Crime Litigation: Key Concepts and Legal Frameworks
Understanding Cyber Crime Litigation: Key Concepts and Legal FrameworksUnderstanding Cyber Crime Litigation: Key Concepts and Legal Frameworks
Understanding Cyber Crime Litigation: Key Concepts and Legal FrameworksFinlaw Associates
 
1990-2004 Bar Questions and Answers in Sales
1990-2004 Bar Questions and Answers in Sales1990-2004 Bar Questions and Answers in Sales
1990-2004 Bar Questions and Answers in SalesMelvinPernez2
 
Alexis OConnell mugshot Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791
Alexis OConnell mugshot Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791Alexis OConnell mugshot Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791
Alexis OConnell mugshot Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791BlayneRush1
 
Guide for Drug Education and Vice Control.docx
Guide for Drug Education and Vice Control.docxGuide for Drug Education and Vice Control.docx
Guide for Drug Education and Vice Control.docxjennysansano2
 
Comparison of GenAI benchmarking models for legal use cases
Comparison of GenAI benchmarking models for legal use casesComparison of GenAI benchmarking models for legal use cases
Comparison of GenAI benchmarking models for legal use casesritwikv20
 
THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT 1872 NOTES FOR STUDENTS
THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT 1872 NOTES FOR STUDENTSTHE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT 1872 NOTES FOR STUDENTS
THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT 1872 NOTES FOR STUDENTSRoshniSingh312153
 
Attestation presentation under Transfer of property Act
Attestation presentation under Transfer of property ActAttestation presentation under Transfer of property Act
Attestation presentation under Transfer of property Act2020000445musaib
 
Alexis O'Connell lexileeyogi Bond revocation for drug arrest Alexis Lee
Alexis O'Connell lexileeyogi Bond revocation for drug arrest Alexis LeeAlexis O'Connell lexileeyogi Bond revocation for drug arrest Alexis Lee
Alexis O'Connell lexileeyogi Bond revocation for drug arrest Alexis LeeBlayneRush1
 
citizenship in the Philippines as to the laws applicable
citizenship in the Philippines as to the laws applicablecitizenship in the Philippines as to the laws applicable
citizenship in the Philippines as to the laws applicableSaraSantiago44
 
Are There Any Alternatives To Jail Time For Sex Crime Convictions in Los Angeles
Are There Any Alternatives To Jail Time For Sex Crime Convictions in Los AngelesAre There Any Alternatives To Jail Time For Sex Crime Convictions in Los Angeles
Are There Any Alternatives To Jail Time For Sex Crime Convictions in Los AngelesChesley Lawyer
 
Wurz Financial - Wealth Counsel to Law Firm Owners Services Guide.pdf
Wurz Financial - Wealth Counsel to Law Firm Owners Services Guide.pdfWurz Financial - Wealth Counsel to Law Firm Owners Services Guide.pdf
Wurz Financial - Wealth Counsel to Law Firm Owners Services Guide.pdfssuser3e15612
 
Alexis O'Connell Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791
Alexis O'Connell Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791Alexis O'Connell Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791
Alexis O'Connell Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791BlayneRush1
 
PPT Template - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
PPT Template - Federal Law Enforcement Training CenterPPT Template - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
PPT Template - Federal Law Enforcement Training Centerejlfernandez22
 
Good Governance Practices for protection of Human Rights (Discuss Transparen...
Good Governance Practices for protection  of Human Rights (Discuss Transparen...Good Governance Practices for protection  of Human Rights (Discuss Transparen...
Good Governance Practices for protection of Human Rights (Discuss Transparen...shubhuc963
 
Grey Area of the Information Technology Act, 2000.pptx
Grey Area of the Information Technology Act, 2000.pptxGrey Area of the Information Technology Act, 2000.pptx
Grey Area of the Information Technology Act, 2000.pptxBharatMunjal4
 
The Punjab Land Reforms AcT 1972 HIRDEBIR.pptx
The Punjab Land Reforms AcT 1972 HIRDEBIR.pptxThe Punjab Land Reforms AcT 1972 HIRDEBIR.pptx
The Punjab Land Reforms AcT 1972 HIRDEBIR.pptxgurcharnsinghlecengl
 
Sarvesh Raj IPS - A Journey of Dedication and Leadership.pptx
Sarvesh Raj IPS - A Journey of Dedication and Leadership.pptxSarvesh Raj IPS - A Journey of Dedication and Leadership.pptx
Sarvesh Raj IPS - A Journey of Dedication and Leadership.pptxAnto Jebin
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Hungarian legislation made by Robert Miklos
Hungarian legislation made by Robert MiklosHungarian legislation made by Robert Miklos
Hungarian legislation made by Robert Miklos
 
Conditions Restricting Transfer Under TPA,1882
Conditions Restricting Transfer Under TPA,1882Conditions Restricting Transfer Under TPA,1882
Conditions Restricting Transfer Under TPA,1882
 
Alexis O'Connell Arrest Records Houston Texas lexileeyogi
Alexis O'Connell Arrest Records Houston Texas lexileeyogiAlexis O'Connell Arrest Records Houston Texas lexileeyogi
Alexis O'Connell Arrest Records Houston Texas lexileeyogi
 
Understanding Cyber Crime Litigation: Key Concepts and Legal Frameworks
Understanding Cyber Crime Litigation: Key Concepts and Legal FrameworksUnderstanding Cyber Crime Litigation: Key Concepts and Legal Frameworks
Understanding Cyber Crime Litigation: Key Concepts and Legal Frameworks
 
1990-2004 Bar Questions and Answers in Sales
1990-2004 Bar Questions and Answers in Sales1990-2004 Bar Questions and Answers in Sales
1990-2004 Bar Questions and Answers in Sales
 
Alexis OConnell mugshot Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791
Alexis OConnell mugshot Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791Alexis OConnell mugshot Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791
Alexis OConnell mugshot Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791
 
Guide for Drug Education and Vice Control.docx
Guide for Drug Education and Vice Control.docxGuide for Drug Education and Vice Control.docx
Guide for Drug Education and Vice Control.docx
 
Comparison of GenAI benchmarking models for legal use cases
Comparison of GenAI benchmarking models for legal use casesComparison of GenAI benchmarking models for legal use cases
Comparison of GenAI benchmarking models for legal use cases
 
THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT 1872 NOTES FOR STUDENTS
THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT 1872 NOTES FOR STUDENTSTHE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT 1872 NOTES FOR STUDENTS
THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT 1872 NOTES FOR STUDENTS
 
Attestation presentation under Transfer of property Act
Attestation presentation under Transfer of property ActAttestation presentation under Transfer of property Act
Attestation presentation under Transfer of property Act
 
Alexis O'Connell lexileeyogi Bond revocation for drug arrest Alexis Lee
Alexis O'Connell lexileeyogi Bond revocation for drug arrest Alexis LeeAlexis O'Connell lexileeyogi Bond revocation for drug arrest Alexis Lee
Alexis O'Connell lexileeyogi Bond revocation for drug arrest Alexis Lee
 
citizenship in the Philippines as to the laws applicable
citizenship in the Philippines as to the laws applicablecitizenship in the Philippines as to the laws applicable
citizenship in the Philippines as to the laws applicable
 
Are There Any Alternatives To Jail Time For Sex Crime Convictions in Los Angeles
Are There Any Alternatives To Jail Time For Sex Crime Convictions in Los AngelesAre There Any Alternatives To Jail Time For Sex Crime Convictions in Los Angeles
Are There Any Alternatives To Jail Time For Sex Crime Convictions in Los Angeles
 
Wurz Financial - Wealth Counsel to Law Firm Owners Services Guide.pdf
Wurz Financial - Wealth Counsel to Law Firm Owners Services Guide.pdfWurz Financial - Wealth Counsel to Law Firm Owners Services Guide.pdf
Wurz Financial - Wealth Counsel to Law Firm Owners Services Guide.pdf
 
Alexis O'Connell Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791
Alexis O'Connell Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791Alexis O'Connell Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791
Alexis O'Connell Lexileeyogi 512-840-8791
 
PPT Template - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
PPT Template - Federal Law Enforcement Training CenterPPT Template - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
PPT Template - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
 
Good Governance Practices for protection of Human Rights (Discuss Transparen...
Good Governance Practices for protection  of Human Rights (Discuss Transparen...Good Governance Practices for protection  of Human Rights (Discuss Transparen...
Good Governance Practices for protection of Human Rights (Discuss Transparen...
 
Grey Area of the Information Technology Act, 2000.pptx
Grey Area of the Information Technology Act, 2000.pptxGrey Area of the Information Technology Act, 2000.pptx
Grey Area of the Information Technology Act, 2000.pptx
 
The Punjab Land Reforms AcT 1972 HIRDEBIR.pptx
The Punjab Land Reforms AcT 1972 HIRDEBIR.pptxThe Punjab Land Reforms AcT 1972 HIRDEBIR.pptx
The Punjab Land Reforms AcT 1972 HIRDEBIR.pptx
 
Sarvesh Raj IPS - A Journey of Dedication and Leadership.pptx
Sarvesh Raj IPS - A Journey of Dedication and Leadership.pptxSarvesh Raj IPS - A Journey of Dedication and Leadership.pptx
Sarvesh Raj IPS - A Journey of Dedication and Leadership.pptx
 

India's Minimum Wage Laws and ILO Conventions

  • 1. TOPIC- WAGES COUNTRY- INDIA Different secrets about the wages the government is hiding. Wage-legislations - India ratified Convention 26 on minimum wages fixing machinery in 1955 and amended Minimum Wages Act to constitute an advisory Committee to advise on this matter. The ILO's Conventions and Recommendations have had influence on the following: 1. Factories and Mines Legislations with regards to aspects like hours of work, weekly rest, holiday with pay and wages a) Employment of children and young persons b) Employment of women at night c) Industrial health, safety and welfare. The topic has been chosen because due to the increasing number of convention followed by India. India has rich cultural heritage where different parts of the country represent diverse culturally, geographically an altogether difference experience. The unity in diversity of county plays its pivotal role. Moreover it gives differences to way which proceeds to wage engagement. ILO ADOPTATION INDIAN LAW PRACTICAL OBSERVATION 1.Employment of children And whereas conditions of labour exist involving such injustice, hardship and privation to large numbers of people as to produce unrest so great that the peace and harmony of the world are imperiled; and an improvement of those conditions is urgently required; as, for example, by the regulation of the hours of work, including the establishment of a maximum working day and week, the regulation of the labour supply, the prevention of unemployment, the provision of an adequate living wage, the protection of the worker against sickness, disease and injury arising out of his employment, the protection of children Right to education act article 21 A of Indian constitution. Child labour prohibition act 1986 in which total ban on child labour. Even the parents are subject for punishment after warning. Employers are punishable in the first time itself. In the words of nobel laureate kailash satyarthi- Kailash Satyarthi, founder of the Bachpan Bachao Andolan, 1. Child labour is rampant in the informal sector 2. Right to Education Act and those against child labour and schemes such as the Sarva Sikhsha Abhiyan, universal primary schooling plays a pivotal role. 2.Working condition of labour  Thirty-sixth Labour Conference held National Commission of Labour, Minimum Wages Act is an important landmark in A. K. Padmanabhan, president of the Centre of Indian trade Unions (CITU), said the working
  • 2. in May, 1987 had recommended that minimum wage fixed under the Act should bear a relation to the concept of "Poverty Line". In this regard the State Governments were advised on 15th may 1990 that Rs. 15 per day shall be the National Minimum Wage, below which the State Governments may not fix minimum rates of wages for any employment. The National Commission of Rural Labour has also recommended that the minimum wages should not be less that Rs. 20 per day, and this recommendation has also been brought to the notice of the State the history of labour legislation in India. Act is applicable only to employments mentioned in the schedule to the Act class in the country was working under the worst circumstances and, in some cases, “bereft of any dignity