NEW DELHI: The Union government on Thursday raised central minimum wages for agricultural and industrial workers, which are linked to skill levels and sector types, a revision made to account for a rise in prices, a notification from the central labour commissioner showed. Workers at the site of construction of expansion of the Hebbal flyover, being built in an effort to reduce traffic congestion in Bengaluru on Sept 12 (PTI FILE PHOTO) Under the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, both the central and state governments are empowered to fix, review and revise floor wages of workers employed in sectors that fall under their jurisdictions. The central government’s hike in minimum wages will benefit workers engaged in building construction, loading and unloading, security guards, janitors, housekeeping, mining and agriculture. The new wage rates will take effect from October 1, 2024. The government last enhanced minimum pays in April this year. A minimum or floor wage, the lowest remuneration that employers must pay workers, is protected by law and cannot be overturned by individual or …