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Rahul Gandhi launches Telangana Gig Workers’ welfare scheme in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 14 (UNI) Congress senior leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched the Social Security and Welfare Scheme for gig workers at a public meeting held at Jayabheri Grounds in Madhapur, announcing a series of measures to provide financial security, healthcare and social protection to thousands of gig workers across Telangana.
Addressing the gathering, Rahul Gandhi said the Telangana government had fulfilled its promise to gig workers by introducing legislation to safeguard their rights and welfare. He announced Rs 5 lakh accident insurance and Rs 10 lakh health insurance coverage for every gig worker.
He said the government would also ensure that one per cent of earnings from every transaction, including food deliveries, courier services and cab rides, would be contributed towards the welfare of gig workers and deposited into their bank accounts through the Gig Workers' Board.
Rahul Gandhi said gig workers would also have access to their work-related data, including the number of deliveries completed, working hours, earnings and payment details, through their mobile phones. He announced that the government would establish dedicated rest zones equipped with Wi-Fi facilities across Hyderabad and other cities in Telangana, enabling workers to park their vehicles, relax and take breaks.
Stating that gig workers were the backbone of the country's economy, Rahul Gandhi said the Congress believed in treating them as partners rather than exploiting their labour.
He accused the BJP and RSS of promoting a system that benefited billionaires while leaving workers without adequate protection. He assured gig workers that the Congress leadership and the Telangana government would stand by them and protect their families' healthcare and educational needs.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Telangana government had enacted the Gig Workers Act in fulfilment of Rahul Gandhi's promise to protect gig workers' rights and livelihoods during his interaction with them in Hyderabad. He said every gig worker would receive a unique ID number and identity card, Rs 5 lakh accident insurance and Rs 10 lakh health coverage under Rajiv Aarogyasri. The Act was drafted in consultation with gig workers, their representatives and experts from IIT, IIIT-Bangalore and the Centre for Good Governance. He thanked Nikhil Dey for his support in drafting and implementing the legislation.
Earlier, Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, several Ministers and TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud arrived at Jayabheri Grounds from Shilparamam in a massive bike rally organised by gig workers.
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