Overview

• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the policy at the inauguration of Rozgar Mahakumbh 2025 in Lucknow, a three-day event linking job seekers with employers.
• He said Uttar Pradesh will be the first state in India to ensure a minimum wage and a minimum-salary floor for every employed youth.
• Companies must pay employees fairly, with the state pledging to bear any additional burden so workers receive full salaries, and outsourcing exploitation will not be permitted.
• The chief minister said labour laws are being modernised to protect workers' rights while allowing industries to operate smoothly.
• As context, he highlighted MSME-led employment and support measures, citing 96 lakh active units, a Rs 5 lakh insurance cover for registered entrepreneurs, and claims of 8.5 lakh government jobs over eight years.