2026 Noida workers protest

Protests in Noida took place after the workers demanded wage hike.[1]

The protests turned violent on 4th day. As of 14 April, about 300 protestors were arrested.[2]

Following the protests, the Uttar Pradesh government decided to increase minimum wages by 20-21 percent.[3] By April 16, some domestic workers also joined the protests to demand wage hike and better working conditions.[4] On 18 April, the Uttar Pradesh government approved modified minimum wage rates throughout the state.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Police fire tear gas as workers' protest in India's Noida turns violent, retrieved 2026-04-15
  2. ↑ "Over 300 arrested, 7 FIRs registered in Noida protest". The Tribune. 2026-04-15. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
  3. ↑ Jaipuria, Timsy (2026-04-14). "UP's 20% wage hike after Noida unrest spotlights delayed response to worker distress". CNBCTV18. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
  4. ↑ Kaushik, Shrimansi (2026-04-16). "Noida workers protest: Wage rage escalates, domestic workers join stir". The Hindu. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  5. ↑ Patra, Shuddhanta (2026-04-18). "After Noida Protests, CM Yogi-Led UP Govt Clears New Minimum Wages, Introduces 3-Tier System". News18. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
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