Minimum wages in Delhi increased by 33%

New Delhi, Mar 8 (PTI) Unorganised sector workers in the national capital will now get 33 per cent enhanced wages.

The Delhi Cabinet today approved a proposal, paving way for enhanced wages to the workers.

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, said the daily wage of an unskilled worker has been increased to Rs 203 from Rs 163 while the wage of a semi-skilled worker has been fixed at Rs 225.

Dikshit said the daily wage of a skilled worker has been fixed at Rs 248.

For the clerical segment, the daily wage of an under-matric has been fixed at Rs 225 while daily wage of a graduate will be Rs 270.

Officials said the new wages approved by the Cabinet are "more or less" in the same range recommended by the central government.

Changes in the Recruitment Process of Civil Services Exam

The examination system of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is updated from time to time to keep it in harmony with the changing environment. In regard to the Civil Services Examination (CSE) the Prime Minister has approved the proposal for introduction of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in place of the existing Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. The CSAT is expected to come into effect from Civil Services Examination, 2011.

This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Shri Prithviraj Chavan in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

Mobility of personnel amongst Central /State & Autonomous Bodies while working under Pensionable establishments - regarding.