Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday warned of strict legal action against anyone who violates workers’ rights or dignity, and ordered a comprehensive probe and remedial measures after violent worker unrest in Gautam Buddh Nagar. Chairing a video-conference review of the state’s industrial situation, he directed officials to ensure dignified working conditions, timely payment of full wages and provision of all statutory benefits to every worker.
Adityanath took serious note of the recent uproar in Gautam Buddh Nagar and instructed authorities to identify and take stringent action against non-worker elements found instigating unrest or disrupting “industrial harmony.” He said such elements should be exposed and, if necessary, have their photographs displayed in public places. The chief minister underlined a “zero tolerance” policy toward organisations or individuals inciting workers, spreading rumours or running misinformation campaigns.
He ordered continuous monitoring of social media and swift legal action against those spreading false information or propaganda. His remarks followed widespread worker demonstrations in Noida earlier in the week, during which several vehicles — including police SUVs — were torched, public property was vandalised and stone-pelting was reported across factory hubs in the district.
In response, Adityanath has asked the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner and the Labour Department to conduct an in-depth probe of affected agencies across the state. The investigation is to verify the actual number of workers, payments received from industrial units, wages disbursed and compliance with provisions such as ESI, insurance and other statutory benefits.
The chief minister directed that all industrial units, public and private, set up effective grievance redressal cells to ensure transparent, time-bound resolution of workers’ complaints and improve workplace facilities, including quality mess arrangements. He also instructed industry development authorities to prepare plans for dormitories and affordable housing for workers in industrial areas, urging them to go beyond revenue generation and fulfil social responsibilities.
Adityanath stressed coordination with banks to ensure insurance coverage for workers — particularly where wages are paid directly into bank accounts — and called for priority attention to workers’ children’s education, healthcare services and medical insurance. He also ordered regular dialogue with entrepreneurs and unit managements while insisting that only genuine workers be engaged in such discussions.
Police and administrative officials were asked to remain vigilant to prevent disruptive elements from entering industrial premises under the guise of workers. Officials at the meeting said workers are largely satisfied following a post-protest wage hike and that the situation in Gautam Buddh Nagar has returned to near normalcy. The chief minister directed that the revised wages, effective from April 1, must be paid to all workers without fail. The meeting was attended by divisional commissioners, district magistrates, senior police officials and other top government functionaries.
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Publish Date: 2026-04-16 03:14:00
