Formation of National Social Security Board Notified

On October 28, 2026, the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment issued a notification reconstituting the National Social Security Board for unorganized workers, gig workers, and platform workers.

Key Facts

Legal Basis: The Board is constituted under Section 6(1) of the Code on Social Security, 2020, and extends its remit to gig and platform workers.
Tenure: The term of the Board is fixed at three years starting from its publication date in the Official Gazette.
Leadership: The Union Minister for Labour and Employment serves as Chairman, while the Secretary of the Ministry acts as Vice-Chairman.
Representation: The Board comprises representatives from central and state governments, employers, trade unions, and other key stakeholders.
Framework for Gig Workers: Under Section 114(6) of the Code, a separate member framework within the Board manages gig and platform worker welfare.
Aggregator Representation: Aggregators included in the framework feature representatives from companies like Eternal Group, Swiggy, Zepto, Urban Company, and Rapido.
Meetings: The National Social Security Board will convene at least three times a year.
Core Functions: The Board will recommend social security schemes for various worker categories and monitor welfare programs run by the Central Government.
Other Responsibilities: It will review state-level worker registers, audit expenditure of relevant funds, and advise the government on executing the Code on Social Security.