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Which of the following labour reforms was introduced in

Q: Answer-Which of the following labour reforms was introduced in India in 2017 to increase the minimum wage f...

The Payment of Wages Amendment Act. This act, which was introduced in April 2017, aimed to increase the minimum wage for workers and make it mandatory for employers to pay wages through electronic means.

India in 2017 to increase the minimum wage for workers?

A The Payment of Wages (Amendment) Act

B The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act

C The Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Act

D The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act

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