Telangana Gig Workers Receive Insurance and Health Cover from Rahul Gandhi

A significant social security and welfare scheme has been launched for gig workers, including online delivery agents and other workers, in the state of Telangana. On Saturday, November 14, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi officially launched this comprehensive scheme. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, and other esteemed ministers of the state government were present at the grand event. Under this newly introduced scheme, various financial and social benefits are being provided to the state gig workers to improve their overall standard of living and working conditions.

During his keynote address at the event, Rahul Gandhi announced that the Telangana government is going to provide you with Rs 5 lakh accident insurance and Rs 10 lakh health insurance. Emphasizing the most crucial aspect of the scheme, he stated that 1 percent of every transaction for every delivery will go directly into your bank account. Companies in every city of Telangana will be mandated to give you this amount. This money will first go to the Gig Workers Board and then reach the bank accounts of the gig workers directly, ensuring complete transparency and timely delivery of their rightful earnings.

21st Century and Data Rights for Workers

Discussing the digital age and modern technology, Rahul Gandhi remarked that the 21st century is the century of data. Data is being discussed all across the country, and new data centers are being built rapidly. Major technology companies like Google, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Uber operate entirely on the basis of data. However, until now in India, gig workers weren't even getting access to their own data. Gig workers couldn't view their own data, while this new legislation and scheme are going to grant you rights over your own data. The Telangana government is giving you the major guarantee that the work you do, the number of rides you complete, and the money you receive for those rides, all this information will be readily available on your mobile phone.

Addressing Workers Hardships and Establishing Rest Zones

Delving into the daily hardships faced by gig workers, Rahul Gandhi pointed out that they travel long distances and deliver goods under the harsh, scorching sun, yet they don't have a designated place to rest. Providing a practical solution to this problem, he stated that in the proposed rest zones, workers will be able to park their vehicles, sit comfortably, relax, or even sleep. He further added that you roam around in the scorching sun across the cities of Telangana delivering goods, but you don't have any specific place to rest. Because of this, the Telangana government is going to build such rest zones equipped with Wi-Fi facilities, while here, you can park your vehicle, relax, sit, or sleep. This essential facility will be made available in Hyderabad and all other cities across the state.

Fulfilling Promises Made to the Gig Workers

Recalling his previous interactions and discussions with gig workers in Telangana, Rahul Gandhi noted that they had already informed him about their struggles and concerns. He stated that the Congress Party, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, and other leaders had assured them that steps would be taken to fulfill their demands and provide them with necessary assistance and protection. He emphasized that the launch of this scheme is like fulfilling the promise made during past conversations with the workers. Rahul Gandhi stated that he had a meeting with the gig workers of Telangana where they shared their sorrow and pain. At that time, he had promised that the Congress Party, the Chief Minister, and everyone else would take action on their demands and do everything possible to help and protect them. Today, they're fulfilling that exact promise on the ground. Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi also actively participated in a bike rally organized by gig workers in Hyderabad, where he was seen sitting as a pillion rider on a scooter driven by a worker. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also enthusiastically joined this special rally.