News: Karnataka government forms a Cabinet sub-committee to review and revise the State’s minimum wages.

Highlights

• Head: Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara.
• The committee will examine whether the May 22, 2026 notification revising minimum wages complies with the Code on Wages, 2019.
• The decision to form the committee was taken by the Karnataka Cabinet after discussing minimum wages on August 13.
• The revision comes after nearly five years without a minimum-wage revision.

Industry Concerns

• Labour unions have welcomed the wage revision.
• Industries have opposed the hike, calling it too steep.
• Industry representatives argue that higher wages could discourage investments.

Committee Members

The committee includes ministers handling Industries, Home, IT/BT, Energy, Health, Labour & Employment, Education, Small Industries, Public Undertakings and Municipal Administration.

Significance

The committee’s review could determine whether the revised minimum wages remain in force and are consistent with the Code on Wages, 2019.