Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Karnataka Cabinet Approves Gig Workers' Bill and Other Measures
The government in Karnataka is working on a new law to help gig workers.
These are people who work for companies like delivery services.
The new law, which will soon become a formal bill, will give these workers social security and benefits.
It's estimated that over two lakh people in the state work in this way.
The government is also creating an insurance plan that will provide coverage for these workers.
The cabinet also made other decisions, such as renewing the lease for a theater and releasing some convicts from prison.
Karnataka cabinet approved converting the gig worker ordinance into a bill.
The bill aims to provide social security to gig workers in e-commerce and delivery.
An estimated 2.30 lakh gig workers operate in the state.
The Karnataka State Gig Workers Insurance Scheme will offer Rs four lakh coverage.
The Cabinet also approved Rangashankara's lease renewal and release of some convicts.
- Who
- The Karnataka cabinet and gig workers.
- What
- The Karnataka cabinet approved a bill for gig workers and other decisions.
- When
- The decisions were made on Thursday during a cabinet meeting and will be introduced in the upcoming legislature session.
- Where
- Karnataka.
- Why
- To provide social security and welfare benefits for gig workers and make other decisions.
Potential Benefits
Possible Concerns
Gig Workers Bill
Potential Benefits
The bill can provide social security benefits to Gig workers.
Possible Concerns
The Bill may create unintended consequences, especially for smaller companies.
- Bill Name
- Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) – 2025
- Gig Workers Estimate
- 2.30 lakh
- Insurance Coverage
- Rs four lakh total
- Insurance Coverage Breakdown
- Rs two lakh life insurance
- Rangashankara
- Lease renewal approved