Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a welfare law for gig and platform workers, offering ₹5 lakh life insurance and ₹10 lakh health coverage to eligible workers.
The legislation and an online registration portal were launched at a public event at Jayabheri Grounds near HITEC City to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Revanth Reddy said the law would come into force immediately.
The policy provides for a dedicated welfare board and special identity cards for gig workers. Health coverage will be extended through the Rajiv Aarogyasri scheme.
Earlier, Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi joined ministers and gig workers in a motorcycle rally from Shilparamam to the venue. The chief minister also released a book detailing Telangana’s regulations for platform-based workers.
Revanth Reddy said the legislation was drafted after consultations with gig workers’ representatives and experts, with support from institutions such as the IIT and social activist Nikhil.
He also handed over financial assistance of ₹5 lakh each to the families of two gig workers who died in accidents while on duty.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, state ministers, MPs, MLCs, MLAs, officials and representatives of gig and platform workers attended the event.