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Karnataka To Impose 5% Cess For Gig Workers' Welfare

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-04T10:52:11.690224+05:30

- Karnataka is set to introduce a 5% cess on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Ola, and Uber. - The collected funds will support welfare schemes for gig workers in the state. - The state government will also contribute additional funds to these schemes. - This follows a recent union government proposal for a 2% contribution towards a pension scheme. - The move aims to enhance the financial security and well-being of gig workers. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/karnataka-mulls-5-cess-from-aggregators-for-gig-workers-fund/)

Karnataka is set to introduce a 5% cess on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Ola, and Uber.
The collected funds will support welfare schemes for gig workers in the state.
The state government will also contribute additional funds to these schemes.
This follows a recent union government proposal for a 2% contribution towards a pension scheme.
The move aims to enhance the financial security and well-being of gig workers.

Source: Inc42