Minimum Wage – Kerala, Cane and Bamboo Industry

Job Title

  • Valid on October 2026
  • The amounts are in Indian Rupee (₹).

Reed/Bamboo worker-Piece rate: Reed Cutting Worker - per bundle

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹45.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Piece rate: Mat Weaving - Face Mat - per square feet

Minimum wage with effect from 9 October 2018

₹6.40

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Piece rate: Mat Weaving - Core Mat - per square feet

Minimum wage with effect from 9 October 2018

₹5.15

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Piece rate: Mat Weaving - Commercial Mat - per square feet

Minimum wage with effect from 9 October 2018

₹3.03

Daily Wages

Reed/Bamboo worker-Machine Operator

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Carpenter

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Painter

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Polisher

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Treatment Worker

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Treatment Processor

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Tile Worker

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Curtain Maker

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Weaver

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Tailoring Worker

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Bamboo Ornament Worker

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-Assistant/Helper

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹380.00

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Reed/Bamboo worker-General Worker

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹380.00

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Cane worker (except manufacturing of furniture)-Frame Worker

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Cane worker (except manufacturing of furniture)-Polisher

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Cane worker (except manufacturing of furniture)-Other skilled worker

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹550.00

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Cane worker (except manufacturing of furniture)-Those who are engaged in the Preparation of Cane and other preliminary works

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹450.00

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Cane worker (except manufacturing of furniture)-Helper

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹380.00

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Cane worker (except manufacturing of furniture)-Cleaner

Minimum wage with effect from 6 August 2016

₹360.00

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Definitions

Definition of Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled & Highly Skilled Workers.
(i) Unskilled:
An unskilled employee is one who does operations that involve the performance of simple duties, which require the experience of little of no independent judgment or previous experience although familiarity with the occupational environment is necessary. His work may thus require in addition to physical exertion familiarity with variety of articles or goods.
(ii) Semi-skilled:
A semiskilled worker is one who does work generally of defined routine nature wherein the major requirement is not so much of the judgment, skill and but for proper discharge of duties assigned to him or relatively narrow job and where important decisions made by others. His work is thus limited to the performance of routine operations of limited scope.
(iii) Skilled:
A skilled employee is one who is capable of working efficiently of exercising considerable independent judgement and of discharging his duties with responsibility. He must posses a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the trade, craft or industry in which he is employed.
(iv) Highly Skilled:
A highly skilled worker is one who is capable of working efficiently and supervises efficiently the work of skilled employees.
Wages per month are calculated as 4.33 times if a weekly wage is defined. It is calculated as 4.33 times the standard hours per week if an hourly wage is given.

Minimum Wage Profiles by Country

Detailed country information on minimum wage policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks.

  • India has a statutory minimum wage
    yes
  • India has a single minimum wage rate applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    no
  • India has multiple minimum wage rates, jointly applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    no
  • India defines most minimum wage rates by geographical areas
    yes
  • India defines most minimum wage rates by job roles
    yes
  • India defines most minimum wage rates by industries
    yes
  • India defines most minimum wage rates by workers' skill levels
    yes
  • India defines minimum wage rates for Economic Processing Zones (EPZ) or similar
    yes
  • India defines minimum wage rates for youth age groups
    yes
  • India defines minimum wage rates for small firms
    yes
  • India defines minimum wage rates for domestic workers
    yes
  • India defines minimum wage rates for agricultural workers
    yes
  • India defines minimum wage rates for piece rate workers
    yes
  • India defines minimum wage rates as net rates
    no
  • India has on average adjusted minimum wage rates at least once per year since 2020
    yes
  • India defines minimum wage rates per hour
    yes
  • India defines minimum wage rates per week
    no
  • India defines minimum wage rates per month
    yes
  • India defines minimum wage rates per year
    yes

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