Maharashtra Government Committed to Providing Equal Benefits to Gig Workers

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Maharashtra Labour Minister Adv. Aakash Fundkar has announced the state government's commitment to resolving various issues faced by gig workers and ensuring they receive benefits under government welfare schemes and social security codes. Fundkar emphasized that gig workers employed with platforms such as Zomato, Zepto, and Swiggy should be entitled to the same facilities available to other organized sector workers, including health insurance, accident insurance, pension schemes, skill development training, and emergency financial aid. He stated that the state government is determined to take concrete steps in this direction, including creating a centralized database of all gig workers in the state.

Key Takeaways:

  • Maharashtra Labour Minister Adv. Aakash Fundkar has announced the state government's commitment to resolving issues faced by gig workers and ensuring they receive benefits under government welfare schemes and social security codes.
  • Gig workers employed with platforms such as Zomato, Zepto, and Swiggy should be entitled to the same facilities available to other organized sector workers, including health insurance, accident insurance, pension schemes, skill development training, and emergency financial aid.
  • The state government plans to create a centralized database of all gig workers in the state to ensure effective delivery of benefits and protection of their rights.
  • 321 establishments operate on e-commerce platforms across Maharashtra.
  • Efforts will be made to provide legal safeguards to gig workers and bring them under the protective umbrella of labour laws and government policies.

Statistics:

  • 321 establishments operate on e-commerce platforms across Maharashtra.
  • The meeting was attended by key stakeholders, including MLA Ravindra Chavan, Principal Secretary of Labour Department I.A. Kundan, Commissioner for Unorganized Workers Development Tukaram Mundhe, Labour Commissioner Dr. H.P. Tummod, and representatives of various gig companies.

Sources:

  • "Maharashtra government to ensure equal benefits to Zomato, Swiggy and other gig economy workers." Indian Express. 24 February 2025.
  • "Gig workers to get social security benefits: Maharashtra government." Business Standard. 24 February 2025.
  • "Maharashtra Labour Minister to provide social security benefits to gig workers." The Hindustan Times. 24 February 2025.