Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Assam MLA urges welfare board for gig workers
A Congress MLA in Assam named Zubair Anam Mazumder has asked the state government to create a welfare board for gig workers.
These workers, who work for apps like food delivery and transport, don't have social security or a system to solve their problems.
Mazumder said these workers are a big part of the economy but are not treated well.
He mentioned that other states like Karnataka and Telangana already have such boards.
The Labour Welfare Minister said that the central government is responsible for making laws for these workers.
Congress MLA Zubair Anam Mazumder urges Assam government to form a welfare board for gig workers.
Gig workers lack social security and a grievance redressal system.
Mazumder highlights the dignity of labor and the need for recognition of gig workers.
States like Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, and Rajasthan already have welfare boards for gig workers.
Labour Welfare Minister Rameswar Teli states that the central government is responsible for laws governing gig workers.
- Who
- Congress MLA Zubair Anam Mazumder
- What
- Urged the Assam government to constitute a welfare board for gig workers
- When
- July 24
- Where
- Assam
- Why
- To ensure social security and dignity for gig workers
Pro-Welfare Board
Central Government's Role
Need for Welfare Board
Pro-Welfare Board
Congress MLA Zubair Anam Mazumder urges the Assam government to constitute a welfare board for gig workers to ensure their social security and dignity.
Central Government's Role
Labour Welfare Minister Rameswar Teli states that laws governing gig workers are formulated by the central government.
- MLA
- Zubair Anam Mazumder
- State
- Assam
- Date
- July 24
- Gig Workers' Issues
- Lack of social security, grievance redressal system, and recognition
- States with Welfare Boards
- Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, Rajasthan