Gig Workers Social Security Scheme India

What is Gig Workers Social Security Scheme India?

The Gig and Platform Workers Social Security Scheme is India's Budget 2025-26 flagship initiative to extend formal social security to an estimated 1 crore gig and platform workers (Ola/Uber drivers, Swiggy/Zomato delivery partners, Urban Company workers, etc.) who were previously excluded from any welfare net. The scheme extends PM-JAY health insurance (₹5 lakh/year) and e-Shram accident insurance (₹2 lakh) to all registered gig workers through the e-Shram portal. Additionally, aggregator platforms (Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato) are required to contribute 1-2% of their platform fees to a Gig Workers Welfare Fund. India is among the first countries to legislate social security for gig workers at this scale.

Who is Eligible for Gig Workers Social Security Scheme India?

• ✓Workers engaged with app-based platform aggregators — Ola, Uber, Rapido, Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Urban Company, Porter, etc.
• ✓Registered on e-Shram portal (eshram.gov.in)
• ✓Indian citizen with Aadhaar-linked bank account
• ✓Gig/freelance/contractual workers not covered under ESI or EPFO
• ✓Domestic workers, construction workers on digital platforms also eligible

Documents Required for Gig Workers Social Security Scheme India

How to Apply for Gig Workers Social Security Scheme India Online?

1. 1eshram.gov.in पर जाएं या nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) visit करें
2. 2e-Shram UAN (Universal Account Number) card बनाएं — Aadhaar + bank account + mobile
3. 3Occupation category में 'Gig Worker / Platform Worker' select करें
4. 4Platform ID (Ola/Uber driver ID, Swiggy delivery ID) mention करें
5. 5Registration के बाद: PM-JAY health card और e-Shram accident cover automatically activated
6. 6Platform app से भी e-Shram linking possible (Ola, Swiggy apps have this feature)

Frequently Asked Questions — Gig Workers Social Security Scheme India