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Tamil Nadu Study on Gig Workers
March 13 , 2026
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- The Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission released a study on the status of platform-based gig workers in Tamil Nadu and suggested measures for their welfare and social security.
- The report recommends legal protection for gig workers to form unions for collective bargaining and representation.
- It suggests creating Social Security Funds covering benefits such as health insurance, maternity support, pensions, disability and accidental death benefits.
- The Commission proposes mandatory registration of gig workers and platforms on the e‑Shram system.
- Platforms with more than 50 workers should set up internal dispute resolution committees with a State-appointed ombudsman.
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