From education to safety, Yogi government supports workers on all fronts
CM Yogi directs formation of Uttar Pradesh Outsourcing Service Corporation (UPCOS)
Lucknow, May 1: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is spearheading efforts to empower labourers through a range of welfare schemes ensuring security, dignity, and better livelihoods for them. Recognizing labourers as pillars of nation-building, the Yogi government’s welfare schemes go beyond financial aid to restore dignity and respect for workers in society.
CM Yogi has consistently acknowledged the vital role of labourers in UP’s progress—from the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor to Mahakumbh preparations. Their contributions have been publicly honoured, including PM Modi washing the feet of corridor workers and CM Yogi recognizing those who toiled for months during the Mahakumbh.
In a recent major step, CM Yogi directed establishment of the Uttar Pradesh Outsourcing Service Corporation (UPCOS) to safeguard the rights, services, and salaries of outsourced personnel across the state. Addressing senior officials, the Chief Minister said that the state values the contribution of outsourced employees and aims to ensure their social and financial security.
He pointed out several ongoing issues with the current outsourcing system — including salary deductions, delayed payments, lack of access to EPF/ESI benefits, non-transparent recruitment, and worker exploitation. The Chief Minister called for a comprehensive reform of the outsourcing system to address these problems.
It is worth mentioning that the double-engine government in Uttar Pradesh is not just focused on giving respect to workers — it is actively supporting them through effective welfare schemes. The success and impact of these initiatives clearly show the government’s commitment to improving the lives of labourers.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when many children lost their parents, the Yogi government took a sensitive and innovative step. To support the education of registered workers’ children and those left orphaned by COVID, the state is running fully equipped Atal Residential Schools in every division.
At present, such schools are operational in 12 districts, providing free education, food, uniforms, and other facilities to 100 boys and 100 girls in each school.
The government also launched the Sevamitra Portal, which has registered over 52,000 skilled workers so far. This platform connects labourers with job opportunities based on their skills, helping them live a life of dignity through meaningful employment.
To provide financial security in old age, the government has effectively implemented the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana, under which over 6.92 lakh workers have registered. Similarly, more than 93 lakh people have benefitted from the Atal Pension Yojana, ensuring a stable income in the future.
Additionally, with over 9.52 crore bank accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, the state has made a historic achievement in financial inclusion, giving labourers access to banking services and empowering them economically.
The Yogi government has also introduced several comprehensive assistance schemes for workers affected by workplace accidents. If a registered worker dies due to an accident, the family receives Rs 5 lakh. In case of natural death, the support is Rs 2 lakh. Permanent disability due to an accident brings Rs 3 lakh, while partial disability is supported with Rs 2 lakh. Even unregistered workers who die due to workplace accidents receive Rs 1 lakh in financial help. For final rites, the government provides Rs 25,000.
Under the Serious Illness Assistance Scheme, construction workers get full medical expense coverage at government hospitals for major diseases. This helps protect their health without putting a financial burden on their families. Through the Maternity, Child and Girl Assistance Scheme, over 6.22 lakh women from worker families have received support during pregnancy.
For the marriage of daughters of registered workers, the government provides financial help of Rs 55,000 for same-caste marriages and Rs 61,000 for inter-caste marriages — for up to two daughters per family.
