India Sets Up Social Security Boards for Gig and Unorganised Workers
What Happened
India's Ministry of Labour and Employment announced on October 30, 2026, the constitution of national social security boards for unorganised, gig and platform workers under the Code on Social Security, 2020. Chaired by the Union Labour Minister, the boards will include government, employer and worker representatives. They will recommend welfare schemes, monitor their implementation and meet at least three times annually.
Key Takeaways
The boards establish a formal mechanism for gig and informal workers to participate in welfare planning. However, their creation does not automatically guarantee new insurance, pension or other benefits.