NEWS: Union Labour Ministry notified two boards → National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers + National Social Security Board for Gig & Platform Workers.

ABOUT THE BOARDS

• Legal framework: Code on Social Security, 2020.
• Composition: Unorganised Workers Board → 40 members; Gig & Platform Workers Board → 22 members.
• Chairman: Union Minister for Labour and Employment.
• Vice-Chairman: Union Labour Secretary.
• Representation: Central + State Governments, worker unions, aggregator companies + civil society organisations.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Design + monitor welfare schemes for unorganised, gig and platform workers.
• Advise Central Government on implementation of Social Security Code.
• Review social security fund expenditure.
• Monitor State-level record-keeping.
• Meetings: At least 3 times a year.

WORKER CATEGORIES

• Gig Worker: Works outside the traditional employer–employee relationship.
• Platform Worker: Performs work through online platforms/apps using algorithmic matching.
• Unorganised Worker: Home-based, self-employed or wage worker in the unorganised sector.