The Uttar Pradesh government is proposing stringent rules to combat child labour and safeguard the welfare of adolescents. Key provisions include restricting adolescents from lifting weights exceeding 10 kg to prevent physical strain. The regulations also mandate paid weekly holidays for young workers, aiming to recognize the importance of leisure and rest during their formative years. Addressing concerns related to education, the rules require reporting prolonged absences from school to protect the educational interests of adolescent workers. The draft rules are open for public feedback, aiming to eradicate child labour and ensure the well-being of young workers in the state.