Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Act, 2025 represents a significant labour reform initiative aimed at protecting workers engaged in the gig and platform economy. By approving this legislation, Jharkhand has created a formal legal framework to ensure minimum wages, social security benefits, and welfare measures for gig workers across sectors such as transport, delivery, and logistics. The law also establishes a dedicated Gig Workers Welfare Board to oversee registration, implementation of schemes, and regulatory compliance. This step highlights Jharkhand’s proactive approach in addressing employment vulnerabilities in the rapidly expanding digital economy.