Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Gig Workers Union Urges Central Government to Enforce Social Security Code
Imagine people who deliver food or drive taxis using apps.
A big group called IFAT wants the government to finally use a special rule, the Social Security Code, that was made for these workers.
This rule is supposed to give them things like health insurance, accident protection, and help when they get old.
But even though the rule was made years ago, it hasn't been used, leaving millions of workers without any safety net.
IFAT is asking the government to make this rule happen, maybe create a special board to help them, and get money from the app companies to pay for these benefits.
They want all workers across the country to be treated fairly and have basic protections.
The Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) is urging the central government to implement the Social Security Code, 2020.
IFAT states that over two crore gig and platform workers are currently denied social protection.
The Social Security Code aims to provide benefits such as life and disability cover, accident insurance, health and maternity care, and old-age protection.
IFAT highlighted that five years after enactment, no schemes from the code have been operationalized, leaving workers without a safety net.
The union advocates for a single national law for uniform protection and suggests establishing a National Welfare Board and a Social Security Fund.
- Who
- Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT)
- What
- Called on the Centre to enforce the Social Security Code, 2020, to provide social protection to gig and platform workers.
- When
- The Social Security Code was enacted five years ago, but its provisions have not yet been put into effect.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure over two crore gig and platform workers receive social protection, including benefits like insurance, healthcare, and old-age support, and to provide them with formal rights and institutional support.
IFAT (Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers)
Central Government
Enforcement of Social Security Code, 2020
IFAT (Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers)
IFAT is urging the immediate enforcement of the Social Security Code, 2020, stating that over two crore gig and platform workers are denied social protection because the code has not been put into effect.
Central Government
The central government passed the Social Security Code, 2020, to recognize gig and platform workers and provide them access to benefits, but the code's provisions have not yet been operationalized.
Need for Uniform Protection
IFAT (Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers)
IFAT believes a single national law is necessary to provide uniform protection across the country, as existing state-level measures are scattered and unequal.
Central Government
While acknowledging state efforts, IFAT emphasizes the need for central government action to create a unified framework for gig worker welfare.
- Union
- Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT)
- Legislation Called For
- Social Security Code, 2020
- Estimated Gig Workers Affected
- Over two crore (20 million)
- Benefits of the Code
- Life and disability cover, accident insurance, health and maternity care, old-age protection
- IFAT's Recommendations
- Operationalize pending provisions, establish National Welfare Board, create Social Security Fund with aggregator contributions
