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Karnataka Assembly unanimously passes bill for welfare of cine workers

Bengaluru, July 24 (UNI) Karnataka Assembly has unanimously passed the Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) Bill 2024.
This bill introduces a 2% cess on all movie tickets and OTT subscriptions across the state, with the aim of funding welfare programs for cinema and cultural workers.
State Labour Minister Santosh Lad, on Tuesday, announced the bill's passage on X, stating, “The Karnataka Cinema and Cultural Workers Welfare Bill 2024 was introduced in the Assembly today. Many members of the house expressed their appreciation and provided suggestions and instructions regarding the bill. The bill was unanimously passed in the assembly."
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