Telangana Leads with Pioneering Support for Deceased Gig Workers' Families
The Telangana government inaugurated a unique initiative, offering Rs 5 lakh to the families of three deceased gig workers who died in accidents. This Rs 5 lakh comes from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, with extra compensation from platform companies, as the state prepares for new legislation benefiting gig workers.
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The government of Telangana has initiated a groundbreaking program, offering financial backing to families of gig workers who passed away in road accidents. In a move hailed as unprecedented in the nation, the state provided Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to each family.
The disbursement was overseen by State Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy, with support from the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union. Additionally, the families received supplementary compensation of Rs 10 lakh each from the companies employing the deceased, making a total of Rs 15 lakh per family.
This initiative serves as a precursor to forthcoming legislation aimed at providing insurance for gig workers, with execution dependent on the formalization of the gig workers' act's rules.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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