NOIDA | Tensions continue to simmer across Noida’s industrial sectors following two days of intense labor unrest that paralyzed parts of the city and led to violent clashes between factory workers and security forces.
The protests, which peaked on April 13 and 14, 2026, saw an estimated 45,000 workers from nearly 80 industrial locations—including Sectors 59, 60, 62, 63, and 80—take to the streets. The agitation was fueled by soaring living costs, long-standing demands for wage revisions, and alleged exploitation by employers.
Timeline of Events
- Monday, April 13: Large-scale demonstrations broke out across Noida and Greater Noida. The situation turned violent in Phase 2 and Sector 62, where protesters set fire to motorcycles and vandalized vehicles. Massive traffic jams were reported at the DND Flyway and Chilla Border, cutting off key routes to Delhi.
- Tuesday, April 14: Despite heavy deployment of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), fresh stone-pelting occurred in Sector 80 and the Hosiery Complex. Workers demanded a minimum monthly salary of ₹20,000 and transparency in wage structures.
- Government Action: In an emergency response, the Uttar Pradesh government announced an interim minimum wage hike of 21% for unskilled workers in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad, effective retrospectively from April 1.
Key Demands & Grievances
The unrest highlights deep-seated frustration within the workforce regarding the implementation of the 2025 Labour Codes.
(India CSR)
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