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Rajasthan Budget:CM Gehlot announces INR 200 Cr Fund For Gig Workers

• ByStartupStory     |    February 13, 2023

The Rajasthan government has announced some big promises for gig workers as part of this year’s Budget announcements. The state government has given its mandate to set up an INR 200 Cr welfare fund and enactment of the Gig Workers Welfare Act. 

Ashok Gehlot, said gig workers work with companies like Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon and others and their numbers are increasing. The scope of the gig economy is increasing and the number of gig workers has increased to 3-4 lakh in the state, Gehlot said, adding that till now, there was no arrangement of social security for them.

“To protect them from harassment, I propose to bring the Gig Workers Welfare Act, under which, along with the formation of the Gig Workers Welfare Board, a Gig Workers Welfare Fund will be established with Rs 200 crore,” the chief minister said in his Budget speech.

 

 

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