Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Gehlot Meets Gig Workers, Discusses Unimplemented Welfare Act
Ashok Gehlot, a former leader, met with gig workers to talk about their problems.
They discussed a law he created to help gig workers, providing insurance, setting work hours, and protecting against unfair firings.
The law also set up a fund to help these workers.
Gig workers shared their challenges, like being denied elevator access in some places.
Gehlot mentioned the current government has not implemented the law.
They work long hours and face various difficulties.
Former CM Gehlot met with gig workers at his residence.
They discussed the Rajasthan Gig Workers Act, established during Gehlot's administration.
The Act included provisions for insurance, work hours, and protection from unfair dismissals.
A Rs 200-crore Welfare Fund and Board were part of the law.
Gig workers reported issues, including elevator access restrictions.
- Who
- Ashok Gehlot and gig workers
- What
- Meeting to discuss the Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers Act
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Ashok Gehlot's residence in Jaipur
- Why
- To address issues and the non-implementation of the Act
Former CM's Stance
Current Government's Actions
Act Implementation
Former CM's Stance
The Gig Workers Welfare Act was created to protect and support gig workers.
Current Government's Actions
Current government has not implemented the Act.
- Relevant Law
- Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Act, 2023
- Included in Act
- Rs 200-crore Gig Workers Welfare Fund and Board
- Act Provisions
- Insurance, working hours, protection against unjust dismissals
- Meeting Date
- Saturday