<h1>Maharashtra to draft separate legislation providing social security benefits for gig workers on online platforms</h1> Maharashtra's Labour Minister announced the state government will draft separate legislation for gig workers employed by online platforms. The minister stated that platform workers represent a new employee category requiring social security benefits and independent legal framework. A draft law is currently being developed to provide social security protections for these workers. The government expressed commitment to supporting gig workers through this proposed legislation addressing their specific employment needs and security concerns.