The Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) on January 29, 2026, notified regarding the Social Security for Gig and Platform Workers.
The following has been stated:
• The Government has strengthened social security for gig and platform workers through the e-Shram portal, which registers unorganised workers and issues a Universal Account Number (UAN).
• An Aggregator Module was launched to onboard major digital platforms, while the Code on Social Security, 2020, now formally defines gig and platform workers and provides for welfare schemes and a Social Security Fund.
• Recognising rapid workforce growth, the Budget 2025–26 announced registration on e-Shram, ID cards, and Ayushman Bharat health coverage, supported by nationwide registration drives and stakeholder consultations.
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