Karnataka Budget 23-24: CM Siddaramaiah announces ₹4 lakh insurance coverage for e-commerce delivery employees

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Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while unveiling the budget for the fiscal year 2023-24, has introduced a notable provision..

The budget now includes a provision for life and accident insurance, offering coverage of 4 lakh to e-commerce delivery personnel associated with renowned platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and Amazon...

In order to provide social security to the Gig Workers in the unorganised sector, i.e., employed as full time/part time delivery personnel in e-commerce companies like Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, etc., insurance facility of total of RS.4 lakh will be provided which includes, life insurance of Rs. 2 lakh and accidental insurance of 2 lakh..

In response to the persistent demand from the union representing gig workers, the Karnataka Budget has introduced a provision that addresses their concerns regarding the informal and uncertain nature of their employment..

Siddaramaiah while presenting the budget in the state assembly informed that government will provide an additional financial aid of 4,000 to 5,000 a month to each household through the five poll guarantees promised in the Congress party's manifesto..

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