{
  "id": 5132369,
  "title": "UP Outsourced Employees Welcome UPCOS Portal, Call It A Step Towards Transparency & Social Security",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/up-outsourced-employees-welcome-upcos-portal-call-it-a-step-towards",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T16:56:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/up-outsourced-employees-welcome-upcos-portal-call-it-a-step-towards-transparency-social-security"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lucknow, September 2 — Outsourced employees in Uttar Pradesh are expressing optimism and gratitude over Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s new initiative, the UPCOS portal. The employees say the online platform marks a significant step towards greater transparency, timely pay, and social security. The portal consolidates vital services such as recruitment, joining, government benefits, EPF-ESIC, leave procedures, and grievance handling all under one roof.\n\nAnjani Kumar, a pump operator at the Lucknow Municipal Corporation who recently received a cheque from the Chief Minister, praised the Yogi government’s attention to their welfare. He noted that under previous administrations, his colleagues earned only ₹2,000-4,000 for the same labor, whereas now the wages have risen to up to ₹20,000. Insurance had never been offered before, but the new Yogi administration has now provided this crucial safety net for his family.\n\nRam Kumar, a gardener working on an outsourcing basis at the Secretariat, highlighted that no earlier government had ever considered providing insurance for outsourced workers. This government’s focus on securing their families’ futures through insurance will enable them to afford better education for their children. Formerly, his household survived on ₹10,000-11,000, but now with higher wages, his living standards will improve significantly.\n\nRaju Kannaujiya echoed these sentiments, lauding the launch of the UPCOS portal for bringing much-needed transparency. He noted that his salary will now be directly deposited into his bank account, further simplifying financial management. The direct wage credits and insurance coverage underscore the government’s commitment to protecting outsourced employees’ rights and well-being.\n\nSarita, another outsourced employee, expressed overwhelming joy upon receiving her cheque from CM Yogi. She emphasized the government’s comprehensive support, spanning wages, healthcare, and insurance. She felt more respected and safeguarded under the current administration compared to past years.\n\nSantish Chandra Chauhan, employed at KGMU, described the creation of UPCOS as a historic move. He stressed that this initiative will afford outsourced personnel the security and dignity they have long deserved. The digital system will ensure transparency across all aspects, including wages, leave policies, and financial transactions. Uday Pratap Singh, also working at KGMU, echoed this sentiment, noting that the digital platform would eliminate previous exploitation and provide a reliable framework for managing employee benefits.\n\nOverall, the consensus among outsourced workers is one of hope and appreciation. The new UPCOS portal is seen as a transformative development that will uplift their economic status, improve their families’ living conditions, and secure their future through enhanced social protections.",
  "summary": "Lucknow, September 2: There is growing enthusiasm and confidence among employees over Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's initiative for the welfare of outsourced personnel. Outsourced personnel have described the UPCOS portal as a major step towards ensuring transparency, timely remuneration and social security. They said, \"The availability of facilities such as recruitment, joining, government…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}