"State government is committed to safeguard the interests of labour class and several steps have been initiated for the upliftment of poor and down trodden section of the society", Malik said addressing a high level officers meeting here.
The wages would raised from Rs 110 to Rs 150 for unskilled labourers, from Rs 150 to Rs 175 for semi- skilled labourers and from Rs 200 to Rs 225 for skilled labour, he said.
Similarly, wages of Ministerial Supervisory account staff will be raised to Rs 200 against Rs 175 being paid earlier.
The meeting also discussed the matter related to variable Dearness Allowances (DA).
It was decided that the matter will be given consideration in next Advisory Board Meeting.