Hyderabad, Aug. 4 -- Amid growing pressure from gig workers' unions, the state government has finalised the operational guidelines for implementing the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2026.

Gig workers' unions have called for an indefinite strike from August 8, demanding wage reforms and stronger social security protections.

The Bill was passed on March 30 this year and referred to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla for assent. On May 1, the Governor gave his approval, following which the state government issued a gazette notification notifying the Act.

However, the Act couldn't be enforced for want of operational guidelines.

CM expedited preparation of framework

With the proposed agitat...