Hyderabad, 14 November (H.S.): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched the Telangana Gig Workers' Social Security and Welfare Scheme along with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, announcing insurance benefits and support measures for platform-based workers in the State.

Addressing a gathering of gig workers at Jayabheri Grounds in Hyderabad, Gandhi said the legislation would provide workers access to information about their work, completed rides and payments through their mobile phones.

He announced accident insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh and health insurance of Rs 10 lakh for gig workers. The government also plans to establish Wi-Fi-enabled rest zones in Hyderabad and other cities to provide workers with facilities to park their vehicles and take breaks during working hours.

Gandhi said gig workers were an important part of the economy but had not been given adequate access to information about their work and earnings. He described the legislation as an effort to strengthen their social security.

Earlier, Gandhi participated in a bike rally organised by gig workers, with Revanth Reddy also joining the programme. The Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill was enacted in March 2026.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar