Archive · 24 Jul 2026
IAMAI Deposits Welfare Fee for Gig Workers
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and its member platforms like Eternal, Zepto, Swiggy, Urban Company, and Meesho have paid a welfare fee as ordered by the Karnataka High Court.
These companies support over six million gig workers by offering health insurance, accident coverage, financial help, emergency aid, and maternity benefits.
IAMAI is also working to make sure the rules from the Indian government and Karnataka state work together smoothly to give the best benefits to workers without asking for the same payments twice.
IAMAI and member platforms deposited the welfare fee as directed by the Karnataka High Court.
Companies provide health and accident insurance, financial inclusion, emergency support, and maternity benefits for over six million monthly active workers.
IAMAI seeks to harmonize the Centre’s Social Security Code and Karnataka’s Gig Workers Act to avoid duplication of statutory contributions.
The Karnataka High Court directed the deposit of the welfare fee to ensure compliance with the Gig Workers Act.
IAMAI reaffirmed its commitment to gig workers by providing various welfare measures.
- Who
- Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and its member platforms Eternal, Zepto, Swiggy, Urban Company, Meesho
- What
- Deposited the welfare fee as directed by the Karnataka High Court and reaffirmed commitment to gig workers
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To comply with the Karnataka High Court directive and provide welfare measures for gig workers
Gig Worker Welfare
Regulatory Harmonization
Welfare Measures
Gig Worker Welfare
IAMAI and member platforms provide health and accident insurance, financial inclusion, emergency support, maternity benefits, and other welfare measures for over six million monthly active workers.
Regulatory Harmonization
The Karnataka High Court directed the deposit of the welfare fee, ensuring compliance with the Gig Workers Act.
Regulatory Harmonization
Gig Worker Welfare
IAMAI seeks to harmonize the Centre’s Social Security Code and Karnataka’s Gig Workers Act to avoid duplication of statutory contributions and maximize worker benefits.
Regulatory Harmonization
The Karnataka High Court's directive ensures that gig workers receive the benefits mandated by the state's legislation.
- Organizations Involved
- Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), Eternal, Zepto, Swiggy, Urban Company, Meesho
- Number of Workers
- Over six million monthly active workers
- Welfare Measures
- Health and accident insurance, financial inclusion, emergency support, maternity benefits
- Court Directive
- Karnataka High Court directed the deposit of the welfare fee
- Regulatory Harmonization
- IAMAI seeks to harmonize the Centre’s Social Security Code and Karnataka’s Gig Workers Act