1. Centre sets up social security board for gig and platform workers

Centre sets up social security board for gig and platform workers

India

  • The Centre has constituted the National Social Security Board for unorganised, gig and platform workers under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
  • • The Board will recommend and monitor welfare schemes covering health, accident insurance, maternity benefits and old-age protection.
  • It will include representatives from government, companies such as Swiggy and Zomato, employers and workers' unions, and meet at least thrice a year.

Source: deccanherald.com

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