Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Telangana Approves Gig Worker Protection Bill, Aids Umrah Victims
Telangana's government made a new rule for workers who use apps to find jobs, like delivering food or driving people.
This rule says these workers must sign up and join a group.
There will be a special fund to help them if they need it, and a way to solve problems.
Also, the government is helping families of people who died in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia while on a religious trip.
Telangana Cabinet approved the draft Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Act, 2025.
The Act aims to protect gig workers' interests by mandating registration, establishing a welfare fund, and a grievance redressal system.
A board with company and worker representatives will govern the Act's implementation.
Telangana Labour Minister announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹5 lakhs to families of deceased Indian Umrah pilgrims.
A high-level team led by Azharuddin will investigate the Umrah bus accident and assist affected families.
- Who
- Telangana State Cabinet, gig and platform workers, companies, Indian Umrah pilgrims' families
- What
- Approved the draft Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Act, 2025 and aided Umrah victims
- When
- November 17, 2025
- Where
- Telangana, Saudi Arabia
- Why
- To protect gig workers' interests and assist Umrah victims
Companies
Gig Workers
Representation
Companies
Companies will have a voice in decision-making.
Gig Workers
Workers will have representation on the governing board.
Responsibilities
Companies
Companies may face new regulations and requirements.
Gig Workers
Workers will benefit from a welfare fund and grievance redressal system.
- Bill Name
- Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Act, 2025
- Approval Date
- November 17, 2025
- Key Provisions
- Mandatory registration, welfare fund, grievance redressal
- Governance
- Board with company and worker representatives
- Ex-gratia Payment
- ₹5 lakhs to Umrah victims' families
- Investigation Team
- Led by Azharuddin
