The scheme provides accident and health insurance alongside data rights and pension contributions for workers.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched the Telangana Gig Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme on Saturday in Hyderabad, according to reports by The New Indian Express, BusinessLine and The News Mill.
The initiative provides gig workers with accident insurance worth Rs 5 lakh and health insurance coverage of Rs 10 lakh. Under the programme, platforms such as Uber or Blinkit will contribute 1 per cent of transaction values to the Telangana Gig Workers’ Board to fund pensions and secure workers' futures.
Addressing the launch, Gandhi said the state's legislation ensures workers can access their own data, including payment details and completed ride information, directly on their mobile phones. The government will also establish rest zones with Wi-Fi facilities in Hyderabad and other cities for workers to take breaks.
Gandhi stated that the launch fulfilled promises made by him, the Congress party, and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. He charged that the BJP and RSS want to turn gig workers into bonded labourers, while the Congress philosophy focuses on providing rights and dignity.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who attended the Bharat Summit, blamed the Union Government for rejecting permission for foreign delegates and investors to attend the summit.
