Karnataka Government Notifies Constitution of Platform-Based Gig Workers’ Welfare Development Board
The Karnataka government has officially constituted the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers’ Welfare Development Board under the 2025 Act. This move aims to implement welfare measures for gig workers engaged with platforms like Zomato, Uber, and Amazon. Both workers and aggregators must register with the Board within 45 days. A welfare fee of 1% to 1.5% will be levied on aggregator platforms to fund social security benefits. The Board will include representatives from the government, labor unions, and aggregator platforms, with the Labour Minister serving as the ex-officio president.
Key Points
- Karnataka is among the first states to create a dedicated welfare board and fund for gig workers.
- Aggregators are required to pay a welfare fee based on their turnover to support the fund.
- Registered gig workers will receive a unique identification number to access social security benefits.
- The Board's structure ensures tripartite representation from the state, workers, and platform companies.
Exam Facts
- The welfare fee on aggregators is set between 1% and 1.5% with a specific cap.
- Aggregators have a 45-day window to complete registration and submit worker details.
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