New Rules have been notified under the Karnataka Motor Transport and Other Allied Workers Social Security and Welfare Act 2024.

• It contains provision for establishment of a dedicated Social Security Fund, financed through cess on motor transport businesses, government grants, and contributions from beneficiaries.

Social Security in India

• In India, Code on Social Security (CSS) 2020 is the primary legislation which extends social security to all employees and workers either in organized or unorganized sector. 
  • It provides for establishment of a Social Security Fund by central government.
• According to CSS 2020, Social Security means the measures of protection afforded to unorganized workers, gig workers and platform workers to ensure access to healthcare, and provide income security.
  • Unorganised worker means a home-based workers, self-employed worker or wage worker in unorganized sector.
• Under CSS 2020, central government and state governments can frame social security scheme for unorganized workers. 
  • However, the Code has not yet come into force.
• Need of Social Security for Unorganised Workers: Lack of job security, vulnerability to health and occupational hazards, lack of workplace benefits such as maternity leave etc.