The
Union Labour & Employment Minister Shri Mallikarjun Kharge has
informed the Rajya Sabha that the norms recommended by the Indian Labour
Conference (ILC), held in 1957 are taken into account while fixing the
minimum wages. These are as follows: -
a) 3 consumption units for one earner.
b) Minimum food requirements of 2700 calories per average Indian adult.
c) Clothing requirements of 72 yards per annum per family.
d) Rent corresponding to the minimum area provided for under Government’s Industrial Housing Scheme.
e) Fuel, Lighting and other miscellaneous items of expe nditure to constitute 20% of the total minimum wage.
