During the protest, firing was reported and a woman worker from Bihar sustained bullet injuries. She was admitted to a hospital after being hit by two bullets.
Published: April 13, 2026 12:09 PM IST
New Delhi: In a concerning development, protests erupted in the Noida and Greater Noida areas on Monday morning as thousands of factory workers took to the streets after a woman worker was injured in firing during a clash on Sunday. Owing to the violent protests, several roads across the city reported heavy traffic jams as workers came out in protest against the firing and stone-pelting incidents reported a day earlier. Several angry office commuters expressed frustration about how to reach office due to massive traffic jams across the city.
Thousands of contractual garment workers from nearly 300 factories have gathered in Noida Phase 2, Hosiery Complex (especially B Block and nearby areas like the flower market) and protested for wage parity with Haryana, weekly offs, double overtime, bonuses, timely salaries, and better conditions.
Noida Protests: Why the workers clashed with police
It is important to note that the protests that began about a week ago in Noida have now extended to Greater Noida. Thousands of workers on Monday staged demonstrations across industrial areas. A similar protest was held on Saturday, when workers from factories in the Ecotech area gathered and attempted to block roads.
Police intervened, leading to an argument between workers and officials. During the protest, firing was reported and a woman worker from Bihar sustained bullet injuries. She was admitted to a hospital after being hit by two bullets.
What is the dispute? Understand in points
- The protests are led by workers from garment export units in the Hosiery Complex
- They are demanding higher wages.
- Exporter and industry representative Lalit Thakural said some external elements are trying to disrupt the situation.
- He added that efforts are being made to explain the situation to workers and that more than 80% have understood the discussions.
- He said most demands have been accepted and wage revision will be implemented as per government orders.
- Despite this, the protests have intensified, with workers from companies in both Noida and Greater Noida joining the demonstrations.
- Workers have demanded wages on the lines of Haryana, where minimum monthly wages were recently increased from Rs 14,000 to Rs 19,000.
- In comparison, minimum wages in Uttar Pradesh remain around Rs 13,000.
Noida Protest: Key Roads and Areas Affected by Blockades and Jams
- Dadri Main Road / Dadri Road
- Noida–Greater Noida Elevated Road
- Broader Noida Phase 2 industrial area
- Sector 62, Noida
- Sector 16
- Sector 18
- Noida More
- Sector 80
- Sector 84
- Fortis Hospital Noida Sec 62
- Noida Sector 63
- Noida Sector 64
- Noida Sector 65
- Noida Sector 66
- Noida Sector 15
- Noida Sector 16
- NH24
- Delhi Meerut Expressway near Sector 62, Indirapuram, towards Noida and Delhi.
- Barricades at Delhi-Noida Entrance. Traffic is being re routed towards Delhi.
- Noida Sector 49
Protests have also caused ripple effects on major routes, including approaches to the DND Flyway and Chilla Border, leading to heavy jams for commuters heading to/from Delhi, Greater Noida, etc.
