Punjab passes bills for worker benefits and school fee caps
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Why in news
The Punjab government passed the State Outsourced Personnel Bill and an Education Bill to provide social security to workers and cap private school fees.
Background
The Punjab State Outsourced Personnel Bill covers 26,000 to 28,000 workers, granting them benefits like provident fund and maternity leave. The Education Bill caps private school fee hikes at 5% and applies to approximately 7,800 schools affecting 32 lakh students.
Facts for Prelims
- FactPunjab Education Bill caps private school fee hikes at 5%.
- FactPunjab State Outsourced Personnel Bill covers 26,000 to 28,000 outsourced workers.
- FactThe Education Bill affects over 32 lakh students in nearly 7,800 schools.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of state-led legislative interventions in ensuring social security for outsourced workers and regulating private education costs.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- social security for informal/outsourced labor
- regulation of private education
- economic relief for households
Keywords: social security · regulatory oversight · labor welfare · educational equity
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