{"id":1292055,"date":"2025-03-15T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T06:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1292055"},"modified":"2025-03-15T12:03:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T06:33:35","slug":"tamil-nadu-govt-will-give-rs-20000-to-gig-workers-for-buying-electric-two-wheeler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/tamil-nadu-govt-will-give-rs-20000-to-gig-workers-for-buying-electric-two-wheeler\/","title":{"rendered":"Tamil Nadu Govt Will Give Rs 20,000 To Gig Workers For Buying Electric Two-Wheeler"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a major move to aid internet-based service workers, the Tamil Nadu government has introduced a Rs 20,000 subsidy for purchasing e-scooters. This initiative, announced during the 2025-26 Budget by Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu, aims to support 2,000 gig workers registered with the Tamil Nadu Platform-Based Gig Workers Welfare Board. The program is expected to enhance the livelihood of those who rely on personal transport for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-28-1-1280x720-1-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tamil Nadu Govt Will Give Rs 20,000 To Gig Workers For Buying Electric Two-Wheeler\" class=\"wp-image-1292063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-28-1-1280x720-1-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-28-1-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-28-1-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social Security Initiatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has also taken steps to strengthen the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/power\/tamil-nadu-to-subsidise-rs-20000-for-buying-e-scooters-for-some-gig-workers\/119029588#:~:text=The%20Tamil%20Nadu%20government%20on,the%20Gig%20Workers%20Welfare%20Board.\">social security of gig workers<\/a><\/em> by introducing a group insurance scheme. This scheme will provide compensation for accidental death and disability, covering approximately 1.5 lakh gig workers in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lounges for Gig Workers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve working conditions, the government has announced the establishment of worker lounges in metropolitan cities, including Chennai and Coimbatore. These lounges will be equipped with essential facilities to offer gig workers a comfortable resting space between jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vocational Training for Construction Workers\u2019 Children<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing the need for skill development among the children of construction workers, Tamil Nadu will set up seven new Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in high-density construction worker areas. The new ITIs will be located in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Krishnagiri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tiruvallur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kanchipuram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Madurai (Thiruparankundram)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trichy (Mannachanallur)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coimbatore (Perur)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dharmapuri (Karimangalam)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These institutes will offer training in six different trades, benefiting an additional 1,370 students annually. The project, costing Rs 148 crore, will be funded by the Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Labour Welfare and Skill Development Budget<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 1,975 crore for the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department in the Budget Estimates for 2025-26. This funding will help implement these welfare initiatives and further enhance the state&#8217;s labor policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tamil Nadu\u2019s new initiatives highlight its commitment to improving the lives of gig workers and construction laborers. From financial support for e-scooters to skill development programs, these steps will provide long-term benefits and enhance employment opportunities in the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a major move to aid internet-based service workers, the Tamil Nadu government has introduced a Rs 20,000 subsidy for purchasing e-scooters. This initiative, announced during the 2025-26 Budget by Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu, aims to support 2,000 gig workers registered with the Tamil Nadu Platform-Based Gig Workers Welfare Board. 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