Hyderabad, Nov. 14 (Maxim News): The Telangana government has officially launched its Social Security and Welfare Scheme for gig workers at a grand programme attended by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy reiterated that his government is committed to the welfare and protection of gig workers.
He recalled Rahul Gandhi’s 4,000-kilometre Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir in 2023, during which he personally understood the difficulties faced by poor and working-class people.
The Chief Minister said that when Rahul Gandhi visited Hyderabad during the yatra, gig workers met him and explained their problems.
At that time, Rahul Gandhi had promised to introduce a special law to protect gig workers once the Congress government came to power in Telangana.
“Once the Gandhi family gives its word, it certainly fulfils it. Rahul Gandhi’s promise is like something written in golden letters. His word is an order for us,” Revanth Reddy said.
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Key Benefits Under the Gig Workers Welfare Scheme
The Chief Minister expressed happiness that the Gig Workers Act was being implemented through Rahul Gandhi, describing it as an important step towards ensuring social security for gig workers.
He outlined the major benefits being provided under the scheme:
Accident Insurance: Accident insurance coverage for gig workers.
Aarogyasri Health Coverage: The health insurance limit has been increased to ₹10 lakh to help workers meet medical expenses.
Special Welfare Board: A dedicated Gig Workers Welfare Board will be established to look after their welfare and address their concerns.
Revanth Reddy assured that the new legislation would provide comprehensive protection to gig workers and strengthen their social security.
Concluding his address, the Chief Minister reiterated that the Telangana government would always stand by gig workers and conveyed special thanks to Rahul Gandhi on behalf of all gig workers across the state. (Maxim News)
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