Jharkhand Gig Workers Bill, 2025 gets Governor’s assent
Why in the news
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar has approved the Jharkhand Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2025. It will take effect once it is published in the official gazette.
Key facts
- The Act creates a Gig Workers’ Welfare Board with the labour minister as chairperson.
- The Board handles worker registration, issue of identity cards and oversight of welfare measures.
- All platform aggregators have to register with the Board.
- Service providers who violate the law can be fined up to Rs 10 lakh.
About gig work regulation
Jharkhand’s law places the state among those taking early steps to regulate this fast-growing sector, and gives platform workers a formal welfare framework in the state for the first time.
Exam angle
- Note the full Bill title, the Governor’s name and the maximum fine of Rs 10 lakh.
- The labour minister chairs the welfare board.
- Gig economy and social security for platform workers is a recurring theme for economy and polity papers.