Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Jharkhand Cabinet Approves Gig Workers Bill and Other Proposals
Imagine people who work for online platforms, like delivery drivers or online helpers.
The government of Jharkhand is making a new law to help them.
This law will create a special board to keep track of these workers and make sure they are treated fairly.
It's also setting up a fund just for them.
The government also approved plans to create jobs in new schools and fix some roads.
Jharkhand Cabinet approved the Gig Workers Bill of 2025.
The bill aims to streamline and ensure the welfare of gig workers in the state.
A Jharkhand Platform Based Gig Workers' Board will be formed to oversee registration and welfare.
A separate welfare fund for gig workers will be established.
The cabinet approved multiple other proposals, including job creation and infrastructure projects.
- Who
- Jharkhand Cabinet
- What
- Approved the Gig Workers Bill of 2025 and other proposals.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Jharkhand
- Why
- To streamline and provide welfare for gig workers and improve infrastructure.
- Bill Name
- The Jharkhand Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill of 2025
- Gig Workers Board
- To be formed in Jharkhand
- Purpose of Bill
- To streamline and ensure welfare of gig workers
- Additional Approvals
- Teaching positions, infrastructure and more
- Estimated Cost (Teaching Staff)
- Rs 41.87 crore annually