Guv clears Gig Workers’ Bill; Telangana becomes fifth state to adopt such legislation

Hyderabad: The Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security, and Welfare) Bill, 2026, has been approved by governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.With this, Telangana becomes the fifth state to adopt such legislation, following Karnataka, Rajasthan, Bihar and Jharkhand. According to reports, the governor granted his approval on Thursday, just a day before May Day.This legislation establishes a social security and welfare board tasked with registering gig workers and ensuring representation for women and persons with disabilities. Each worker will be assigned a unique identification number, enabling direct access to various govt schemes.In a significant shift, aggregators — including delivery services, ride-hailing platforms and various service apps — will be required to contribute 1 to 2% of their transaction value to a state-managed welfare fund. This fund will be used to support insurance, accident cover, pension schemes and maternity benefits for workers.