Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar announced the Centre's introduction of a social security code for gig and platform workers to establish a national board for benefits
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Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar announced the Centre's introduction of a social security code for gig and platform workers to establish a national board for benefits.
Background
The proposed national board will provide healthcare, insurance, and family welfare benefits to gig and platform workers. It is intended to replace existing state-specific laws currently in Rajasthan and Karnataka.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe national board will provide healthcare, insurance, and family welfare benefits.
- PlaceRajasthan and Karnataka currently have state-specific laws for gig workers.
- PostAkash Fundkar is the Labour Minister of Maharashtra.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of a unified national social security framework for gig and platform workers in India's evolving informal economy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory arbitrage: Conflict between state-specific labor protections and a centralized national social security code
- Inclusion gap: Addressing the lack of employer-provided benefits in the platform-based 'gig' economy
Keywords: Gig economy · Social security · Platform workers · Labour welfare · Formalization
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