Labour Ministry sets up National Social Security Boards for unorganised, gig and platform workers
The mandate of the Boards include design, monitor, and recommend targeted welfare schemes to gig and platform workers and traditional unorganised workers
On October 30, 2026, the Indian Union Labour Ministry established two National Social Security Boards: one for unorganised workers and another for gig and platform workers. Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, will serve as the chairman for both boards. The boards will consist of representatives from various sectors including Central and State Governments, prominent aggregator companies, employers, civil society organisations, workers' unions, and gig and platform associations.
The primary function of these boards is to develop, oversee, and suggest welfare programs specifically tailored for gig and platform workers as well as traditional unorganised workers. These boards will convene at least three times annually, with the Union Government responsible for setting the rules of procedure. Currently, a significant majority of India's gig workers remain outside the government's purview.
Although the number of gig workers registering on the e-Shram portal has risen, this increase has not been consistent across all states.
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