Which of the following statements is are correct The state of Rajasthan has recently initiated steps...........

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

The state of Rajasthan has recently initiated steps to compensate unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers on account of ban on construction activity.
The action has been officiated under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.

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Explanation:

Rajasthan Government has recently informed the Supreme Court that its building and other Construction Workers Welfare Board, has granted financial and administrative sanction to authorities concerned for minimum wages to construction workers.

These are the construction workers who are rendered idle due to prohibition on construction activity pursuant to the order of the top court in NCR region of the state of Rajasthan.

As per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, and the notification dated 30.07. 2021 unskilled workers are to be paid rupees 252/- per day or Rs. 6552 per month, semi-skilled workers are to be paid Rs. 264/- per day or Rs. 6,864/- per month and skilled workers to be paid Rs. 276/- per day or Rs. 7176/- per month.