Hyderabad: Gig workers, union leaders and their families met Labour and Mines Minister Dr G Vivek Venkatswamy and thanked him for the new welfare law.
They met the minister at his residence in Somajiguda on April 5 and expressed gratitude for the legislation. The meeting brought together workers and union representatives from across the state.
The Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2026, marks a major step to protect their rights. Moreover, the law focuses on social security and welfare measures.
The delegation thanked the Chief Minister and the Labour Department for driving the legislation. At the same time, they said the move showed the government’s commitment to workers’ welfare.
Gig workers hail new welfare law, seek strong implementation
Further, Vivek Venkatswamy said the government stood by workers who form the backbone of the economy. He added that they play a key role in the growing platform-based sector.
Meanwhile, he stressed the need for strong implementation of the law in the coming days. Therefore, he said officials would focus on enforcement and outreach.
In addition, he said the government aims to extend welfare schemes to every section of society. He also reiterated that no group will be left out.
The delegation was led by Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union president Shaik Salauddin. He said the law will benefit lakhs of families and support more people in the future.
Officials said the Act marks a key step in recognising and securing their rights in Telangana.