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India forms social security boards for unorganised, gig workers

Published Friday, October 30, 2026

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What We Know — Key Points

  • The Union Labour Ministry notified the constitution of the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers (40 members) and the National Social Security Board for Gig & Platform Workers (22 members) on October 30, 2026.

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  • The Hindu

    The article highlights the establishment of these boards as a historic shift integrating digital gig and platform professionals into India’s formal welfare architecture, while also noting criticism regarding the boards' composition being tilted towards the Union Government and pro-BJP unions.

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