Rahul Gandhi announces insurance, data access for gig workers in Telangana

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced a package of protections for gig workers in Telangana, according to The Hindu. The measures include ₹5 lakh in accident insurance, ₹10 lakh in health coverage, and Wi-Fi-enabled rest zones across cities where delivery personnel can rest during shifts.

Under the proposed legislation, workers will access complete details of their transactions, working hours and payments through mobile phones. The government will also establish a social security mechanism where 1% of every transaction—from deliveries to cab rides—is credited to workers' bank accounts via a Gig Workers' Board. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the government had fulfilled its promise to protect gig workers' rights.

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Source: The Hindu — National — read the original report ↗
Reported on Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:15:54 GMT.