Gig And Platform Workers To Be Registered On eShram Portal For Social Security Benefits: Union Minister Mandaviya

The Central government is committed to extending social security benefits to gig and platform workers, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya said on Sunday (1 September).

Chairing a review meeting of the Labour Ministry in New Delhi, Mandaviya said that the government is actively exploring various avenues to ensure these workers are covered under social security schemes.

"Our government is fully committed to the well-being of gig and platform workers, who form a crucial part of our workforce," the minister stated.

We are working on a comprehensive strategy to provide them with the social security they deserve, he added.

To facilitate the implementation of social security measures, Dr Mandaviya said that the registration of workers will be undertaken on the eShram Portal.

He added that aggregators—companies that employ gig and platform workers—will be asked to take the lead in registering their workers on this portal.

"An online window will be made available for aggregators to ensure a smooth and efficient registration process," Mandaviya said.

Highlighting the importance of the Code on Social Security, which, for the first time, defines gig and platform workers in India, the minister said, "This is a significant step towards acknowledging and formalising the roles of gig and platform workers within our economy".

He reiterated the government's commitment to inclusive growth and the empowerment of all sections of the workforce, including gig and platform workers.

"We are determined to ensure that every worker in India, irrespective of their employment status, is granted the right to social security," he said.

In a statement, the The Labour Ministry said that it is working closely with all stakeholders to develop a robust framework that aligns with the evolving nature of work and provides adequate protection to gig and platform workers.

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