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Minimum Wages in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu From Apr 2024

Union territory single uniform rate across Silvassa, Daman, and Diu. Three skill levels, Basic plus Special Allowance.

Source: Labour and Employment, UT of DNH and DD. Latest available schedule.

Wage Range / Month

Rs 12,376 to Rs 12,922

Across 3 skill levels | Single uniform rate, no zones

Effective

Apr 2024

Zones

Uniform rate

Notified Rates

Complete Rate Card: All Skill Levels

Single uniform rate. Notified daily and monthly (26-day month), plus hourly (8 hours). Source: UT Labour and Employment Department.

Skill Level Daily Monthly Hourly (8)
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard
Rs 476 Rs 12,376 Rs 60
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant
Rs 487 Rs 12,662 Rs 61
Skilled
Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician
Rs 497 Rs 12,922 Rs 62

Daily total includes a flat Special Allowance of Rs 35. The official schedule lists three skill categories. Monthly figures use a 26-day month.

Wage Composition

How the Wage Is Built Up

Example: Unskilled worker, monthly figures. The union territory adds a flat Special Allowance of Rs 35 per day (about Rs 910 per month) on top of Basic.

Basic Wage

Rs 11,466

Government-notified base rate, Rs 441 per day for Unskilled. Basic + DA must be 50 percent of total under the Code on Wages, 2019.

Special Allowance

Rs 910

Flat Special Allowance of Rs 35 per day, same for all skill levels. Revised with the cost of living.

Total / Month

Rs 12,376

Floor wage payable. Cannot fall below this under Section 22.

Basic and Special Allowance must appear as separate line items on the payslip under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 12,376 Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker
Rs 12,376
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6
Rs 1,485
Employer ESI (3.25 percent)
ESI Act 1948
Rs 402
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10
Rs 1,031
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972
Rs 595
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 15,889
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every Employer Here Must Do

01

Pay at or above the notified rate

Apply the current uniform rate per skill level including the Special Allowance. Update payroll from each notification effective date. Pay arrears from the effective date if the notification publishes late.

02

Maintain statutory registers

Keep Muster Roll, Wage Register with Basic and Special Allowance separated, Deductions and Overtime registers under the local labour rules. Preserve records for 3 years.

03

Pay within the wage cycle

Wages payable by 7th of next month (under 1,000 workers) or 10th (1,000 plus) under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. Overtime at twice the ordinary rate under Section 14.

04

Display the wage notice

Post the current minimum wage notice in Gujarati, Hindi, and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.

Category Guide

Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?

The union territory notifies 3 skill levels across scheduled employments.

Unskilled

Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard

Semi-Skilled

Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant

Skilled

Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The UT Labour Department inspects the Silvassa and Daman industrial belts, which host large manufacturing units.

Fine up to Rs 1 lakh per offence
Imprisonment up to 5 years, or both
Arrears + compensation up to 10x the shortfall
Continuing offence: extra daily fine

Industrial Belt Note

Silvassa and the Daman industrial estates host large textiles, plastics, and engineering units that rely on minimum-wage labour. The same uniform rate applies across all districts.

Run a payslip audit at every revision to catch underpayment early.

Revision History

Special Allowance Trend

Monthly Special Allowance, latest first. Same flat allowance for all skill levels.

Period Allowance / Month Change
From Apr 2024 (current)CURRENT Rs 910 Current
Previous period Rs 845 Revised up
Earlier period Rs 780 +8.3%

Earlier-period figures are indicative. Confirm exact prior amounts against the matching notification.

factoHR India

Auto-apply UT wages on every payslip

factoHR India tracks every notification for the union territory, applies the basic plus Special Allowance per skill, and flags any payslip below the floor wage.

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FAQ

DNH and DD Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 2026?
Under the latest schedule, minimum wages in the union territory are Rs 476 per day (Rs 12,376 per month) for Unskilled, Rs 487 per day (Rs 12,662) for Semi-Skilled, and Rs 497 per day (Rs 12,922) for Skilled workers. The union territory applies one uniform rate.
How is the wage calculated in this union territory?
Total wage = Basic + Special Allowance. The union territory adds a flat Special Allowance of Rs 35 per day, about Rs 910 per month, to every skill level. For an Unskilled worker, Basic is Rs 441 per day plus Rs 35, totalling Rs 476 per day.
Does the union territory use economic zones for minimum wages?
No. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu notifies a single uniform minimum wage across all districts, including Silvassa, Daman, and Diu. There is no Zone A, B, or C split.
How often are minimum wages revised here?
The administration revises minimum wages periodically by adjusting the Special Allowance to the cost of living. The latest available schedule took effect on 1 April 2024. Apply any new notification from its effective date and pay arrears if it publishes late.
How does factoHR India automate this union territory minimum wage payroll?
factoHR India tracks every notification for the union territory, applies the basic plus Special Allowance per skill, separates the two on the payslip, and flags any wage below the floor. It maintains statutory registers under the local labour rules.

Run UT Payroll Without Spreadsheets

factoHR India auto-applies the latest union territory wages per worker. No missed revision cycles.

If you employ staff in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, the same workforce is also covered by working-hour and overtime rules in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and the public holiday calendar for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Keep every Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.