LUCKNOW, April 25 -- The state government is setting up Uttar Pradesh Outsource Service Corporation (UPCOS) to protect the interests of outsourced personnel, their service rights, labour entitlements, and ensure them fair remuneration.

The UPCOS is being created following directives from chief minister Yogi Adityanath. The CM viewed a presentation about the creation of the outsource service corporation on Friday and laid emphasis on the state's deep respect for the contributions of outsourcing personnel, recognising their commitment to public service.

He reiterated that the state government's priority was to ensure their social and economic security. The state government had made an announcement about setting up the corporation in the s...