Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Karnataka Cabinet Approves Fire Cess, Gig Worker Bill, and Space Tech Center
The Karnataka government made some decisions.
They decided to charge a small fee, like 1%, on new big buildings to help pay for better fire safety.
They also want to create a system to help gig workers, like delivery people, get social security benefits.
Companies using these workers will pay a small fee to help fund this.
Additionally, they approved a new center in Bengaluru to help with space technology, where companies can test their products.
They also approved a cancer treatment unit in Raichur.
Karnataka Cabinet approved a fire cess of 1% on new multi-story buildings.
The cess, calculated on property tax, will fund fire safety infrastructure.
The Cabinet plans to introduce a bill for gig worker social security.
A Payment and Welfare Fee Verification System will track gig worker welfare fees.
The Cabinet sanctioned a Space Technology Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru with a Rs 10 crore budget.
- Who
- The Karnataka Cabinet
- What
- The Karnataka Cabinet approved several measures including a fire cess, gig worker social security and a space technology center.
- When
- The Karnataka Cabinet approved the measures on Thursday.
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To strengthen fire safety, provide social security for gig workers and support space technology innovation.
- Fire Cess
- 1% of property tax on new multi-story buildings
- Gig Worker Welfare Fee
- 1% to 5% of payout
- Space Tech CoE Budget
- Rs 10 crore
- Cancer Unit Location
- Raichur
- Gig Workers tracked
- 2.3 lakh