Karnataka extends social security to unorganized transportation workers in a first in India

The State Government has introduced new social security and welfare rules for motor transport and allied workers, aiming to benefit around 5.4 million workers across various sectors of transportation. The rules encompass all workers involved in the sector, including those in ancillary roles like tire repair and wheel balancing. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy expressed confidence that the regulations, a first in the country, will provide security to workers currently outside statutory benefits.