Manasvi Mann nominated as member; company is the only app-based passenger mobility platform represented on the Board
PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE
The Government of India has constituted the National Social Security Board for Gig and Platform Workers under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, marking a step towards strengthening social security and welfare measures for India’s growing gig workforce.
The Board brings together representatives from digital platforms, worker organisations, Central and State governments, and subject-matter experts to deliberate on policies and measures aimed at improving social protection for gig and platform workers.
Rapido, one of India’s leading gig-economy livelihood platforms, is the only app-based passenger mobility aggregator represented on the Board. According to an Extraordinary Gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Manasvi Mann, General Counsel and Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Policy at Rapido, has been nominated as a member.
The nomination brings the perspective of the app-based passenger mobility sector, including bike-taxi, auto and cab services, into national-level discussions on gig-worker welfare. Through Mann’s participation, Rapido is expected to contribute its understanding of the mobility ecosystem, driver livelihoods, operational challenges and sector-specific concerns, along with its legal, regulatory and public-policy expertise.
The constitution of the Board reflects the government’s efforts to develop inclusive and accessible social protection mechanisms for gig and platform workers. Its deliberations are expected to focus on practical welfare frameworks that can strengthen financial security and provide long-term protection to India’s expanding platform workforce.
The move comes amid growing recognition of the contribution of platform-based employment to livelihood generation across the country. It also underscores the importance of ensuring that the expansion of the gig economy is accompanied by adequate social security measures.
By bringing together government representatives, industry stakeholders and worker organisations on a common platform, the Board aims to facilitate a consultative approach towards addressing the evolving needs of gig and platform workers while supporting the sustainable growth of India’s digital economy.
