Telangana Implements Gig Workers Act Under Rahul Gandhi’s Guidance: CM Revanth Reddy
Speaking at the launch of the Telangana Gig Workers Special Security Scheme in the presence of Rahul Gandhi here, the Chief Minister said the government had already constituted a Gig Workers Board and was providing insurance coverage to gig workers to ensure their social security and welfare.
Recalling Rahul Gandhi’s 4,000-km Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, Revanth Reddy said the Congress leader had gained first-hand understanding of the hardships faced by poor people and workers during the march.
During his visit to Hyderabad, gig workers had met Rahul Gandhi and explained the challenges and difficulties they faced in their profession.
Rahul Gandhi had then promised that if the Congress came to power in Telangana, it would enact legislation to protect gig workers, and the government had now fulfilled that assurance, he said.
The Chief Minister said the Gandhi family had always stood by its commitments and made sacrifices for the country.
The Telangana government was providing accident insurance coverage to gig workers and had also enhanced the Aarogyasri health insurance coverage limit to Rs 10 lakh, he said.
Assuring gig workers of continued government support, Revanth Reddy said the legislation was aimed at providing comprehensive protection and safeguarding their interests.
He thanked Rahul Gandhi on behalf of the gig workers for his initiative and guidance.
