DA & Linking Factor – What’s expected?

DA & Linking Factor – What’s expected? – DA Announcement and linking factor explored.
As you all know that DA is calculated based on AICPIN. AICPIN is calculated based on the inflation and the cost of living in various cities. So, what’s going to happen in 7th Pay Commission, let’s read. 

In Pay Commission III, the base year was used as (1960 =100).

• In 4th Pay Commission, the DA was decided to pay twice a year and also for calculating the DA value the percentage increase in the 12 monthly average of All India Consumer Price Index (base 1960). Also the base year was (1982=100) as the base year.
• In 5th Pay Commission, the DA was decided based on (1982=100) as the base year.
• In 6th Pay Commission, the DA was decided based on (2001=100) as the base year.
• In 7th Pay Commission, should we expect to have the base year as (2011=100)?

When the DA calculation change happened from base year 1982 to base year as 2001, there were a steep increase in the DA percentage, this is because the cost of living has increased multifold and also various cities and items was also included while calculating the real DA.

So, what’s been recommend in the 7th CPC Report

Keeping in mind that the present formulation of DA has worked well over the years, and there are no demands for its alteration, the Commission recommends continuance of the existing formula and methodology for calculating the Dearness Allowance.

and also check out the gazette notification changes where the linking factor has been included as on AICPIN value as 2016.


Though in (2001=100) the linking factor was 4.63, this lead to the calculation of DA with the average index as 115.76 as per 2005. For example, (2005 , 12 Month Average Index – 536, so the linking factor as per record was 4.63).
All India and Centre-wise Linking factors between New Series of Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers on base 2001 = 100 and the previous series on base 1982=100 (General Index).


As you all now understand that the linking factor play a major role in getting the DA value, but the linking factor for year 2016 .

I was not able to find this data in Labour Bureau . We assume that if the linking factor of 2016 used, then we expect to get a higher DA percentage (assumption). This means it would be a real DA value as it would include various cities and the current inflation and CPI.

We hope that when the results are out they would be using the linking factor of 2016 as the gazette notification has this mentioned. Normally the DA announcement is release in September 1st week or 2nd week and hope this is announced shortly.

REVISION OF RATES TO SWEEPER/ WATER CARRIERS/GARDENERS ETC. FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015-16

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Daily Allowance

Daily allowance is meant to cover living expenses when employees travel out of their headquarters for work. Presently it is in the form of reimbursement of staying accommodation expenses, travelling charges (for travel within the city) and food bills, payable at the following rates:

For journeys on foot, undertaken in organizations like FSI, Survey of India, GSI, etc. for data collection purposes, an additional allowance of ₹7.5 per km travelled on foot shall be payable.

The existing dispensation is different for Railway employees who are paid a flat sum because they are currently not entitled to stay in any accommodation other than Railway rest houses. The lump-sum rates for Railway personnel are as follows:

Representations received regarding this allowance primarily deal with the reimbursement procedure, as it is claimed that getting hotel bills (in small towns) and food bills is not always practical. 

Analysis and Recommendations by 7th CPC

The Commission considered the present model of this allowance, followed both in Railways and in other ministries. It is proposed to adopt the best from both of them so that the administration of the allowance can be simplified. Accordingly the following is recommended: 

a) Reimbursement of staying accommodation charges

For levels 8 and below, the amount of claim (up to the ceiling) may be paid without production of vouchers against self-certified claim only. The self-certified claim should clearly indicate the period of stay, name of dwelling, etc. The ceiling for reimbursement will further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent. Additionally, it is also provided that for stay in Class ‘X’ cities, the ceiling for all employees up to Level 8 would be ₹1,000 per day, but it will only be in the form of reimbursement upon production of relevant vouchers.

b) Reimbursement of travelling charges

Similar to Reimbursement of staying accommodation charges, for levels 8 and below, the claim (up to the ceiling) should be paid without production of vouchers against selfcertified claim only. The self-certified claim should clearly indicate the period of travel, vehicle number, etc. The ceiling for levels 11 and below will further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent. The rate of allowance for foot journeys shall be enhanced from the current rate of ₹7.5 per km to ₹12 per km travelled on foot. This rate also shall further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent.

 c) There will be no separate reimbursement of food bills. Instead, the lump sum amount payable will be as per Table 1 below and, depending on the length of absence from headquarters, would be regulated as per Table 2 below. Since the concept of reimbursement has been done away with, no vouchers will be required. This methodology is in line with that followed by Indian Railways at present (with suitable enhancement of rates)

  i. Lump sum amount payable

7th Pay Commission recommended to hike Children Education Allowance (CEA)

CEA is paid to government employees to take care of schooling and hostel requirements of their children. The rates of CEA are double for a differently abled child.

Rates recommended by 7th CPC is given below: 

Simplification of Procedure for Reimbursement. This is a major area of concern. Many representations have been received by the Commission wherein employees have stated that due to cumbersome procedures, reimbursement has been held up for years. Another issue is the kind of voucher which will be accepted and which kind of voucher will not. The issue has been examined, and the apprehensions expressed are not without merit. It is recommended that reimbursement should be done just once a year, after completion of the financial year (which for most schools coincides with the Academic year). For CEA, a certificate from the head of institution where the ward of government employee studies should be sufficient for this purpose. The certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year. For Hostel Subsidy, a similar certificate from the head of institution should suffice, with the additional requirement that the certificate should mention the amount of expenditure incurred by the government servant towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex. The amount of expenditure mentioned, or the ceiling as mentioned in the table above, whichever is lower, shall be paid to the employee.

Before VI CPC recommendations, the scheme was known as Children Education Assistance and provided at the following rates:-

Seventh Pay Commission Report - List of Allowances (Summary) Chapter 8.1

Seventh Pay Commission Report

List of Allowances (Summary) Chapter 8.1

Sl.	Name of the Allowance	Recommendation
1	Accident Allowance	Not included in the report.
2	Acting Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed “Additional Post Allowance.”
3	Aeronautical Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
4	Air Despatch Pay	Abolished.
5	Air Steward Allowance	Abolished.
6	Air Worthiness Certificate Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
7	Allowance in Lieu of Kilometreage (ALK)	Not included in the report.
8	Allowance in Lieu of Running Room Facilities	Not included in the report.
9	Annual Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%. Extended to some more categories.
10	Antarctica Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell RH-Max of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
11	Assisting Cashier Allowance	Abolished.
12	ASV Allowance	Abolished.
13	Bad Climate Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in Tough Location Allowance-III. To be paid as per Cell R3H3 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
14	Bhutan Compensatory Allowance	Retained. Status Quo to be maintained.
15	Boiler Watch Keeping Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R3H1 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
16	Book Allowance	Retained. Status Quo to be maintained.
17	Breach of Rest Allowance	Not included in the report.
18	Breakdown Allowance	Abolished.
19	Briefcase Allowance	Retained. Status Quo to be maintained.
20	Camp Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in the newly proposed Territorial Army Allowance.
21	Canteen Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
22	Caretaking Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed “Extra Work Allowance”
23	Cash Handling Allowance	Abolished.
24	Children Education Allowance (CEA)	Retained. Procedure of payment simplified.
25	CI Ops Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
26	Classification Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
27	Clothing Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in the newly proposed Dress Allowance.
28	Coal Pilot Allowance	Abolished
29	COBRA Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R1H1 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
30	Command Allowance	Abolished
31	Commando Allowance	Abolished
32	Commercial Allowance	Abolished
33	Compensation in Lieu of Quarters (CILQ)	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed provisions for Housing for PBORs.
34	Compensatory (Construction or Survey) Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R3H2 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
35	Composite Personal Maintenance Allowance (CPMA)	Retained. Rationalised. Enhanced by 50%. Extended to some more categories.
36	Condiment Allowance	Abolished.
37	Constant Attendance Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
38	Conveyance Allowance	Retained. Status Quo to be maintained.
39	Cooking Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R3H3 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
40	Cost of Living Allowance	Retained. Status Quo to be maintained.
41	Court Allowance	Abolished.
42	Cycle Allowance	Abolished.
43	Daily Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
44	Daily Allowance on Foreign Travel	Retained. Status Quo to be maintained.
45	Dearness Allowance (DA)	Retained. Status Quo to be maintained.
46	Deputation (Duty) Allowance for Civilians	Retained. Ceilings enhanced by 50%.
47	Deputation (Duty) Allowance for Defence Personnel	Retained. Ceilings enhanced by 50%.
48	Desk Allowance	Abolished.
49	Detachment Allowance	Retained. Rationalized. Enhanced by 50%.
50	Diet Allowance	Abolished.
51	Diving Allowance, Dip Money and Attendant Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
52	Dual Charge Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed “Additional Post Allowance”.
53	Educational Concession	Retained. Rationalized. Extended to some more categories.
54	Electricity Allowance	Abolished.
55	Entertainment Allowance for Cabinet Secretary	Abolished.
56	Entertainment Allowance in Indian Railways	Abolished.
57	Extra Duty Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed “Extra Work Allowance”.
58	Family Accommodation Allowance (FAA)	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed provisions for Housing for PBORs.
59	Family HRA Allowance	Retained. Status Quo to be maintained.
60	Family Planning Allowance	Abolished.
61	Field Area Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
62	Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA)	Retained. Status Quo to be maintained.
63	Fixed Monetary Compensation	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed “Additional Post Allowance”.
64	Flag Station Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed “Extra Work Allowance”.
65	Flight Charge Certificate Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed “Extra Work Allowance”.
66	Flying Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R1H1 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
67	Flying Squad Allowance	Abolished.
68	Free Fall Jump Instructor Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R2H2 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
69	Funeral Allowance	Abolished.
70	Ghat Allowance	Not included in the report.
71	Good Service/Good Conduct/Badge Pay	Retained. Enhanced by a factor of 2.25.
72	Haircutting Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in Composite Personal Maintenance Allowance.
73	Handicapped Allowance	Abolished.
74	Hard Area Allowance	Retained. Rationalized by a factor of 0.8.
75	Hardlying Money	Retained. Rationalised. Full Rate to be paid as per Cell R3H3 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
76	Headquarters Allowance	Abolished.
77	Health and Malaria Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R3H3 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
78	High Altitude Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
79	Higher Proficiency Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by Language Award or Higher Qualification Incentive for Civilians.
80	Higher Qualification Incentive for Civilians	Retained. Rationalized.
81	Holiday Compensatory Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by National Holiday Allowance.
82	Holiday Monetary Compensation	Retained. Rationalized.
83	Hospital Patient Care Allowance/Patient Care Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R1H3 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
84	House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Retained. Rationalized by a factor of 0.8.
85	Hutting Allowance	Abolished.
86	Hydrographic Survey Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
87	Initial Equipment Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in the newly proposed Dress Allowance.
88	Instructional Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by Training Allowance.
89	Internet Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
90	Investigation Allowance	Abolished.
91	Island Special Duty Allowance	Retained. Rationalized by a factor of 0.8.
92	Judge Advocate General Department Examination Award	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed Higher Qualification Incentive for Defence Personnel.
93	Kilometreage Allowance (KMA)	Not included in the report.
94	Kit Maintenance Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in the newly proposed Dress Allowance.
95	Language Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
96	Language Award	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
97	Language Reward and Allowance	Abolished.
98	Launch Campaign Allowance	Abolished.
99	Leave Travel Concession (LTC)	Retained. Rationalized.
100	Library Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed “Extra Work Allowance”.
101	MARCOS and Chariot Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R1H1 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
102	Medal Allowance	Retained.
103	Messing Allowance	Retained for “floating staff” under Fishery Survey of India, and enhanced by 50%. Abolished for Nursing Staff.
104	Metropolitan Allowance	Abolished.
105	Mileage Allowance for journeys by road	Retained.
106	Mobile Phone Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
107	Monetary Allowance attached to Gallantry Awards	Retained. Status Quo to be maintained.
108	National Holiday Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
109	Newspaper Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
110	Night Duty Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
111	Night Patrolling Allowance	Abolished.
112	Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)	Retained. Rationalized by a factor of 0.8.
113	Nuclear Research Plant Support Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
114	Nursing Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
115	Official Hospitality Grant in Defence forces	Abolished.
116	Officiating Allowance	Not included in the report.
117	Operation Theatre Allowance	Abolished.
118	Orderly Allowance	Retained. Status Quo to be maintained.
119	Organization Special Pay	Abolished.
120	Out of Pocket Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by Daily Allowance on Foreign Travel.
121	Outfit Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in the newly proposed Dress Allowance.
122	Outstation (Detention) Allowance	Not included in the report.
123	Outstation (Relieving) Allowance	Not included in the report.
124	Out-turn Allowance	Abolished.
125	Overtime Allowance (OTA)	Abolished.
126	Para Allowances	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R2H2 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
127	Para Jump Instructor Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R2H2 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
128	Parliament Assistant Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
129	PCO Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
130	Post Graduate Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
131	Professional Update Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%. Extended to some more categories.
132	Project Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R3H2 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
133	Qualification Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%. Extended to some more categories.
134	Qualification Grant	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed Higher Qualification Incentive for Defence Personnel.
135	Qualification Pay	Retained. Enhanced by a factor of 2.25.
136	Rajbhasha Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed “Extra Work Allowance”
137	Rajdhani Allowance	Abolished.
138	Ration Money Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
139	Refreshment Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by a factor of 2.25.
140	Rent Free Accommodation	Abolished.
141	Reward for Meritorious Service	Retained. Enhanced by a factor of 2.25.
142	Risk Allowance	Abolished.
143	Robe Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in the newly proposed Dress Allowance.
144	Robe Maintenance Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in the newly proposed Dress Allowance.
145	Savings Bank Allowance	Abolished.
146	Sea Going Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R2H2 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
147	Secret Allowance	Abolished.
148	Shoe Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in the newly proposed Dress Allowance.
149	Shorthand Allowance	Abolished.
150	Shunting Allowance	Not included in the report.
151	Siachen Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell RH-Max of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
152	Single in Lieu of Quarters (SNLQ)	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed provisions for Housing for PBORs.
153	Soap Toilet Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in Composite Personal Maintenance Allowance.
154	Space Technology Allowance	Abolished.
155	Special Allowance for Child Care for Women with Disabilities	Retained. Enhanced by 100%.
156	Special Allowance to Chief Safety Officers/Safety Officers	Retained. Rationalized by a factor of 0.8.
157	Special Appointment Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed “Extra Work Allowance”.
158	Special Compensatory (Hill Area) Allowance	Abolished.
159	Special Compensatory (Remote Locality) Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed Tough Location Allowance-I, II or III.
160	Special DOT Pay	Abolished.
161	Special Duty Allowance	Retained. Rationalized by a factor of 0.8.
162	Special Forces Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R1H1 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
163	Special Incident/Investigation/ Security Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
164	Special LC Gate Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R3H3 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
165	Special NCRB Pay	Abolished.
166	Special Running Staff Allowance	Retained. Extended to some more categories.
167	Special Scientists’ Pay	Abolished.
168	Specialist Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
169	Spectacle Allowance	Abolished.
170	Split Duty Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
171	Study Allowance	Abolished.
172	Submarine Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R1H1 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
173	Submarine Duty Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R3H1 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix, on a pro-rata basis.
174	Submarine Technical Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R3H3 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix. Extended to some more categories.
175	Subsistence Allowance	Retained. Status Quo to be maintained.
176	Sumptuary Allowance in Training Establishments	Abolished.
177	Sumptuary Allowance to Judicial Officers in Supreme Court Registry	Abolished.
178	Sunderban Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in Tough Location Allowance-III. To be paid as per Cell R3H3 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
179	TA Bounty	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in the newly proposed Territorial Army Allowance.
180	TA for Retiring Employees	Retained. Rationalized.
181	TA on Transfer	Retained. Rationalized.
182	Technical Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by the newly proposed Higher Qualification Incentive for Defence Personnel.
183	Tenure Allowance	Retained. Ceilings enhanced by 50%.
184	Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer Allowance	Retained. Rationalised. To be paid as per Cell R1H3 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
185	Training Allowance	Retained. Rationalized by a factor of 0.8. Extended to some more categories.
186	Training Stipend	Abolished.
187	Transport Allowance (TPTA)	Retained. Rationalized.
188	Travelling Allowance	Retained. Rationalized.
189	Treasury Allowance	Abolished.
190	Tribal Area Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in Tough Location Allowance-III. To be paid as per Cell R3H3 of the newly proposed Risk and Hardship Matrix.
191	Trip Allowance	Not included in the report.
192	Uniform Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in the newly proposed Dress Allowance.
193	Unit Certificate and Charge Certificate Allowance	Retained. Enhanced by 50%.
194	Vigilance Allowance	Abolished.
195	Waiting Duty Allowance	Not included in the report.
196	Washing Allowance	Abolished as a separate allowance. Subsumed in the newly proposed Dress Allowance.

Cabinet approves 6% DA hike for central government employees

Central employees and pensioners' D A hiked by 6%

Cabinet approved 6% D A for central employees and pensioners with effect from 1.7.2015. With this hike total D A stands to 119% from 1st July 2015.

Release of additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners due from 1.7.2015

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to Pensioners w.e.f. 01.07.2015. This represents an increase of 6 percent over the existing rate of 113 percent of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise. This will benefit about 50 lakh Government employees and 56 lakh pensioners. The increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be in the order of Rs. 6655.14 crore per annum and Rs.4436.76 crore in the financial year 2015-16 (for a period of 8 months from July, 2015 to February, 2016).

Central Govt Employees may cheer for higher bonus this year

          After long times Central Govt. employees are going to get higher amount of bonus this year. Earlier, the ceiling for bonus was Rs 3500 per month. From this year, the ceiling is going to be increased to as high as Rs 10,000 per month. In a letter from Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mr S. Agarwal conveyed this good news to Sri Vijesh Upadhyay, Genl. Secy., Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangha.

National Floor Level Minimum Wage Enhanced From Rs.137 To Rs.160 Per Day W.E.F. 01.07.2015

National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMU) has been revised upwards from existing Rs. 137/- to Rs. 160/-per day w.e.f. 01.07.2015. In a letter written to all the Chief Ministers and LGs today, Shri Bandaru Dattatraya, the Minister of State(IC) for Labour and Employment has urged to take necessary steps for fixation/revision of the minimum rates of wages in respect of all scheduled employments in State/UT not below the NFLMW of Rs. 160/- per day w.e.f. 01.07.2015. The Minister has also emphasized to ensure implementation of various provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 so that the objective of ensuring Minimum Wages to workers is fulfilled. 

While reviewing the movement of CPI-IW during April 2014 to March 2015 over the period April 2012 to March 2013, it was observed that the average CPI-IW has risen from 215.17 to 250.83, he said. Accordingly, the NFLMW has been revised upwards from existing Rs. 137/- to Rs. 160/-per day w.e.f. 01.07.2015. 

In order to have a uniform wage structure and to reduce the disparity in minimum wages across the country, National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMU) is fixed which also requires to be revised from time to time on the basis of rise in Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW). The NFLMU was last revised from Rs. 115/- to Rs. 137/- per day with effect from 01.07.2013. 

Source : PIB