National Social Security Board for Gig Workers Notified
Ministry of Labour & Employment · Social issues · Posted 30 OCT 2026 10:29AM
What happened
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified the official constitution of the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers under the Code on Social Security to integrate digital and informal workforce into formal welfare architecture.
Why it matters for UPSC
This notification is important for UPSC GS Paper II (Social Justice/Welfare Schemes and Labour Reforms) as it illustrates the integration of gig and platform workers into statutory social security frameworks under the new Labour Codes.
Key objectives
- Presided over by the Union Minister for Labour & Employment.
- Mandated to meet at least thrice a year.
- Recommend suitable welfare schemes and advise the Central Government on code administration.
- Monitor social welfare schemes, review state-level record keeping, and review fund expenditure.