Telangana gig workers' scheme will ensure data transparency, says Rahul Gandhi
The Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition launched a welfare scheme providing workers access to their earnings and ride information via mobile phones.
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday that the Telangana Gig Workers' Social Security and Welfare Scheme would allow workers to access information regarding their work, completed rides, and earnings through their mobile phones.
Speaking at the launch of the scheme in Hyderabad, Gandhi stated that while the 21st century is driven by data used by companies like Google, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Uber, gig workers in India had not previously been able to access their own data.
He said the new law grants workers the right to see details of the tasks they undertake and the payments they receive. Gandhi added that the Telangana government is providing a guarantee that this information will be accessible on their mobile devices.
The Leader of Opposition also noted that the state government will establish Wi-Fi-enabled rest zones in Hyderabad and other cities. These zones are intended to allow workers to park vehicles and rest or sleep during working hours.
According to Telangana Labour Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy, there are approximately six lakh gig workers in the state. He noted that the state government enacted the Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, in March this year.
Earlier in the day, Gandhi participated in a bike rally organised by gig workers in Hyderabad, where he travelled on a scooter driven by a worker. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also attended the rally.