The Ministry of Labour & Employment announced on 30 October 2026 the official constitution of the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers. Established under the Code on Social Security, the Board will design and monitor welfare schemes to provide social security for traditional unorganised workers and digital gig and platform professionals. The Board, presided over by the Union Minister for Labour & Employment, will meet at least three times a year. The release does not say when the Board's operations take effect.
Key points
- Board will recommend and monitor welfare schemes for unorganised, gig, and platform workers
- The Board must meet at least three times a year
- Presided over by the Union Minister for Labour & Employment
- Includes representatives from governments, aggregator companies, employers, and workers' unions
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.
Who it affects
- unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers
Refers to
- Code on Social Security