Rahul Gandhi launches Telangana gig workers' welfare scheme

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that the Telangana Gig Workers Social Security and Welfare Scheme would provide gig workers access to information about their work completed rides and earnings through their mobile phonesAddressing the launch of the scheme Rahul Gandhi said that the 21st century was driven by data with data centres being established across the country and companies such as Google Facebook WhatsApp and Uber relying on data for their operationsThe 21st century is the century of data Data is discussed across the country data centres are being set up Google Facebook WhatsApp Uber all of these function on the strength of data But gig workers were not getting their own data in India until now he saidHe highlighted that despite the growing importance of data gig workers in India had so far been unable to access information about their own work He said the new law would grant them the right to access this information with the Telangana government ensuring that details of the work they undertake rides they complete and payments they receive would be accessible on their mobile phonesGig workers could not see their own data This law is going to give you the right to your own data Govt of Telangana is giving you a guarantee that the work you do the rides you complete the money you are being paid for the rides will be accessible to you on your mobile phone Gandhi addedRahul Gandhi also said that the Telangana government would establish WiFienabled rest zones in Hyderabad and other cities across the state to provide gig workers with dedicated spaces to take breaks during their working hoursPointing out the difficulties faced by gig workers who travel long distances and deliver goods under the sun without designated resting facilities he said the proposed zones would allow them to park their vehicles sit relax or sleepYou move across the cities of Telangana under the sun you deliver goods but you do not have dedicated places to rest So the Govt of Telangana is going to set up WiFienabled rest zones where you can park your vehicle rest sit relax or sleep in Hyderabad and all cities of the state he saidRecalling his interaction with gig workers in Telangana Rahul Gandhi said they had earlier apprised him of their difficulties and concerns He said the Congress party Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and other leaders had assured them that steps would be taken to address their demands and provide them with support and protectionHe added that the launch of the scheme marked the fulfilment of the assurance given to the workers during their earlier interactionI had a meeting with the gig workers of Telangana You shared your sorrow and pain with me At that time I said that the Congress party our CM and all of us had promised you that we would take steps regarding your demands and we would make every effort to help you and protect you Today we are fulfilling that promise he addedEarlier in the day Rahul Gandhi participated in a bike rally organised by gig workers in Hyderabad riding pillion on a scooter driven by one of the workers Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also joined the rallyThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever