Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, March 9-
In an innovative move towards bolstering the support for gig workers across the state, the Labour Department today held a consultation meeting with aggregators of Service Based Digital platforms on initiatives to integrate gig workers into the Labour Welfare Schemes. The consultation focused on introducing these welfare schemes to representatives from digital platform aggregators operating within Haryana. Additionally, the department discussed the registration process for both aggregators on the department's website and gig workers on the e-Shram platform.
Gig workers, who typically do not fall into traditional employer-employee relationships and often work as part-time workers or are associated with multiple digital platforms, are the focus of these new initiatives. Such workers, including delivery personnel from swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, and drivers for Ola, Uber, and Indrive, among others, are vital to the digital economy, providing essential services across a range of sectors.
Recognizing the pivotal role these workers play, the Labour Department has developed a registration module for aggregators on its website. This step will enable aggregators to register and thereby facilitate their gig workers in availing of the welfare schemes specially devised for them. Strategies for increasing the awareness among the workforce were also discussed.
The Meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Rajeev Ranjan, Principal Secretary to Government of Haryana, Labour Department in Gurugram today. Maniram Sharma , Labour Commisioner , Haryana and Sh. Paramjeet Singh Dhull, Joint labour Commsioner, Haryana and senior Consultants of Labour Department were also present in the meeting for brief discussions. Aggregators such as ola, Uber , Tata 1mg, zomator , swiggy , Bluesmart etc Participated in the consultation meeting, reflecting the importance of this initiative.
In the recent budget session, the government announced scheme to benefit gig workers, including a Rs 5000 subsidy, interest-free loans over e-scooters, underlining its commitment to the welfare of gig workers. These measures are expected to provide significant relief and support to gig workers, improving their working conditions and quality of life.
Every registered aggregator will receive a login ID and can register for free on the Labour Department’s platform. This move is anticipated to streamline data keeping, sharing, and the registration of aggregators, ensuring a more efficient and effective system for the benefit of gig workers.
The Labour Department urges all aggregators operating in Haryana to get registered promptly to enable their gig workers to benefit from the various welfare schemes. This initiative represents a significant step forward in recognizing and supporting the gig economy and its workers, ensuring they are not left behind in our rapidly evolving digital world.