For protecting the interest of outsourced personnel, Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered for the creation of a dedicated corporation in the state.
The proposed UP Outsource Service Corporation (UPCOS) will ensure the protection of their service rights, labour entitlements and fair remuneration.
Chairing a meeting today, Yogi acknowledged the contributions of outsourced 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, the CM directed that a service provider agency should not remove any employee without the recommendation of the competent authority of the concerned department.
He instructed full remuneration must be credited directly to employees’ bank accounts by the 5th of every month apart from timely deposits of EPF and ESI contributions.
Strict action including blacklisting, debarment, financial penalties, and legal proceedings will be taken against agencies that violate regulations.
Such provisions to this effect will be clearly defined within the corporation’s structure.
Furthermore, Yogi directed that all appointments through the 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.
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.
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.