The Telangana Platform Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2026 was passed by the State Assembly on 30 March 2026. Image is for representational purposes only. | Photo credit: RAJU V
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) on Tuesday welcomed the passage of the Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, terming it as an important step to ensure social security and dignity for gig and platform workers.
TGPWU President Shaik Salauddin credited Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Labor Minister Vivek Venkataswamy for making the bill a reality.
According to the TGPWU, the law provides statutory recognition to platform-based gig workers and proposes the creation of a tripartite social welfare committee made up of representatives from the government, workers and aggregators. It also mandates the registration of workers using a unique identification system and requires aggregators to register within a specified period.
The legislation, he said, seeks to establish a social security fund driven by contributions from aggregators, government grants and corporate social responsibility funds. A transaction-based social security fee on the platforms has also been proposed without any burden on workers.
Describing the development as a “landmark”, Mr Salauddin said the bill recognized the contribution of gig workers to the economy and addressed long-standing concerns about the lack of basic protections.
Published – 01 Apr 2026 11:55 IST
