The government of Odisha in India has agreed to raise minimum wage rates in the state in accordance with the recommendations of the state advisory committee. Trade unions, workers and the public still have an opportunity to object to the measure, however. Based on the recommendations, the minimum wage for unskilled workers will increase from 150 rupees (2.35 US dollars) per day to 200 rupees (3.13 US dollars) per day; the minimum wage for semi-skilled workers will rise from 170 rupees (2.66 US dollars) per day to 220 rupees (3.45 US dollars) per day; the minimum wage for skilled workers will increase from 190 rupees (2.98 US dollars) to 240 rupees per day (3.76 US dollars); and the minimum wage for highly skilled workers will rise from 205 rupees (3.21 US dollars) to 260 rupees (4.07 US dollars) per day.