India, April 14 -- The Karnataka government is reportedly planning to introduce a differential fee on app-based aggregators to fund welfare programs for gig workers.

An ET report said that these platforms will pay the fee in the range of 1% to 5%, based on the commission paid to gig workers, with higher rates for platforms generating higher revenues.

This initiative is part of the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill 2024, which aims to provide social security, occupational health, safety, and grievance redressal mechanisms for gig workers.

The report further said that the state government plans to enact the Bill through an ordinance route.

Once approved by the Governor, these rules will be framed an...