Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Karnataka Approves Gig Worker Bill, Space Tech Centre, and LEAP
The Karnataka government made several important decisions.
They're planning a law to help gig workers, like delivery people, by giving them social security benefits.
Also, they approved a new center for space technology to help startups test their ideas.
The government also approved a program to help new businesses grow, called LEAP, with money for the next few years.
Plus, they're building new hospitals and improving existing ones to make sure people can get the care they need.
Karnataka's cabinet approved a bill to provide social security to gig workers.
The bill covers gig workers in e-commerce and delivery sectors.
The cabinet approved a SpaceTech Centre of Excellence (CoE).
The cabinet approved the Local Economy Accelerator Programme (LEAP).
Multiple health and infrastructure projects also received approval.
- Who
- The Karnataka state cabinet.
- What
- Karnataka's cabinet approved several initiatives including a gig worker's bill, a space tech CoE, the Local Economy Accelerator Programme (LEAP), and several health projects.
- When
- The announcements were made on July 24th.
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To support gig workers, boost the space tech sector, foster startups, and improve healthcare infrastructure.
- Gig Workers covered
- e-commerce and delivery sectors
- Gig Worker Insurance
- Rs 4 lakh total coverage
- SpaceTech CoE Budget
- Rs 10 crore over five years
- LEAP Budget
- Rs 1,000 crore over five years
- LEAP Year 1 Allocation
- Rs 200 crore