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Telangana fulfils Rahul Gandhi's promise, enacts Gig Workers Act: Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad, Nov 14 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said the Telangana government has fulfilled Rahul Gandhi's promise to protect the rights and livelihoods of gig workers by enacting the Gig Workers Act.
Speaking at the launch of the Social Security and Welfare Scheme for Gig Workers at Jaibheri Grounds in Madhapur, along with Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister recalled that during his 4,000-km Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir in 2023, Rahul Gandhi had interacted with people from different sections of society and understood their hardships. During his visit to Hyderabad, gig workers had brought to his notice their lack of legal protection, job security and fair wages.
Revanth Reddy said Rahul Gandhi had promised to introduce legislation to safeguard their interests once the Congress came to power in Telangana. Fulfilling that commitment, the State government enacted the Gig Workers Act, under which workers would receive Rs 5 lakh accident insurance, Rs 10 lakh health coverage under Rajiv Aarogyasri, and unique identification numbers and identity cards.
He said the legislation was drafted after consultations with gig workers, their representatives and experts from IIT, IIIT-Bangalore and the Centre for Good Governance. He also thanked Nikhil Dey for his contribution to drafting and implementing the Act.
Labour Minister Dr Vivek Venkataswamy said the Congress had consistently worked for people's welfare, recalling the contributions of Jawaharlal Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. He said Rahul Gandhi had understood the challenges faced by gig workers during the Bharat Jodo Yatra and advocated legal protection for them.
Vivek said Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had also focused on skill development for blue-collar workers by mobilising Rs 4,500 crore in CSR funds to establish Advanced Technology Centres across the State.
Earlier, Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Ministers and TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud arrived at the venue from Shilparamam in a massive bike rally organised by gig workers.
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