India, Sept. 27 -- The Karnataka government has moved a step closer to funding welfare initiatives for cine and cultural workers by proposing a new cess on entertainment.

According to draft rules notified by the Labour Department, a 2 per cent cess will be levied on movie tickets and the subscription fees of television entertainment channels across the state, news agency PTI reported.

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The proposal stems from the Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) Act, 2024, which was passed earlier this year by the state legislature. The Act mandates the setting up of a welfare board and a dedicated fund aimed at ensuring social security for ...