A few months ago, I was quite excited by the announcement of the Rajasthan’s Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration And Welfare) Bill, and even went so bold as to claim that India’s legislative approach to.
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The Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill extends certain “rights” to gig workers, such as being registered with the state, having access to general and specific social security schemes, and having an opportunity to be heard for any grievances, among others.
BSP leader Mayawati has criticized the government of Rajasthan over a bill providing minimum guaranteed income for all adult citizens, saying it is aimed at serving the governments political interest. The bill was passed on 20 July and will see beneficiaries receive guaranteed employment at minimum wage for up to 125 days per financial year. Other beneficiaries like seniors, widows and single women are entitled to a pension under the bill. The pension will be increased yearly at 15% from the 2024-25 fiscal year.