Question

why are the wages for farm labourers in Palampur less than the minimum wage

Answer 1

Because there is a lot of competition for same work. No. of applicants are more and vacancy is less.

Answer 2

1) Employment is less and farmers are more. Therefore farmers have to be content what they were earning.

2) Land is owned by landlords who desire to earn more and more profits by giving less than minimum wages.

3) Farmers are illetrate and unaware of minimum amount set by the government.