Lucknow, Apr 25 (UNI) 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 need for systemic reforms.
In shaping the framework of the proposed corporation, Yogi directed that a service provider agency should not remove any employee without the recommendation of the competent authority of the concerned department.
He directed that full remuneration must be credited directly to employees' bank accounts by the 5th of every month and timely deposits of EPF and ESI contributions must be ensured. "Strict action, including blacklisting, debarment, financial penalties and legal proceedings, will be taken against agencies that violate regulations. Provisions to this effect will be clearly defined within the corporation's structure," he said.
The CM directed that all appointments through the outsourcing corporation must strictly follow reservation norms. "Benefits such as medical facilities, maternity leave, accident insurance, pension and family pension will also be provided to outsourcing personnel through UPCOS," he said.
He said, "The corporation will operate through a structured three-party agreement involving the respective department, the corporation and the outsourcing agency. It will ensure a transparent recruitment process, agency selection via the GeM portal, merit-based hiring, use of modern technology, timely compliance with EPF/ESI regulations and adherence to reservation policies."
Yogi said that UPCOS will function under a robust administrative framework comprising a Board of Directors, an Advisory Committee and State and District-level committees. "Outsourcing agencies will be selected for a term of three years via the GeM portal, with assurances that the employment of currently engaged personnel will not be disrupted," he said.
He said, "The state government is committed to upholding the dignity, security and social justice of all personnel. This corporation will not only bring transparency to the administrative system but also instill stability and confidence in the lives of lakhs of outsourcing workers."
He directed officials to prepare and present the necessary proposal as soon as possible.
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