Telangana announces Rs 5 lakh accident cover for gig workers
In short
Telangana has announced a welfare scheme for gig workers. It includes Rs 5 lakh accident cover, Rs 10 lakh health insurance, and 1% of each delivery transaction paid into workers’ bank accounts.
This could give gig workers more protection and direct income support.
What the reporting says
Telangana has announced a welfare scheme for gig workers that includes Rs 5 lakh accident insurance and Rs 10 lakh health insurance. The plan also gives workers 1% of each transaction for their deliveries directly into their bank accounts, with payments routed through a dedicated gig workers’ board. The move is aimed at supporting gig workers in the state through insurance and direct benefits.
Why it matters
Telangana has announced a gig-worker welfare scheme that offers Rs 5 lakh accident insurance, Rs 10 lakh health insurance and 1% of each transaction from deliveries into workers’ bank accounts. The payments will be handled through a dedicated gig workers’ board. The initiative is designed to provide financial protection and direct benefits to gig workers in the state.