Following a meeting with a delegation of gig workers, the chief minister conveyed that a distinct law for gig workers might not be necessary if the central government provides clarification regarding their inclusion under the construction workers welfare board.
He stated, “There is a substantial amount of funds within the state’s Construction Workers Welfare Board that remains unutilized.”
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As per a statement from the Delhi government, the representatives of the Gig Workers Association made an appeal to Kejriwal, requesting benefits like job security, provident fund, and insurance coverage for individuals employed by app-based delivery service companies.
The chief minister instructed minister Atishi to investigate whether gig workers were included in the coverage of the Construction Workers Welfare Board.
He mentioned that if they are indeed covered by the board’s welfare scheme, gig workers would be eligible to access its benefits.
Additionally, he recommended that the association reach out to the central government to request clarification on whether they fall under the purview of the board’s coverage.
He mentioned, “Should the central government issue a notification regarding this matter, it could potentially resolve many of the challenges faced by gig workers, obviating the necessity for the introduction of an independent law to ensure their social security.”
With agency inputs
