Lucknow, April 25 -- In order to protect outsourcing personnel across Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed to set up the UP Outsource Service Corporation (UPCOS), ensuring the protection of their service rights, labour entitlements and fair remuneration.

During a meeting, the CM emphasised the state's deep respect for the contributions of outsourcing personnel, recognising their commitment to public service. He reiterated the government's priority on ensuring their social and economic security.

He highlighted the prevailing challenges faced by outsourced workers, such as salary deductions, delayed payments, denial of EPF/ESI benefits, lack of transparent recruitment and workplace harassment, and stressed the ne...