The Government of Assam has issued Draft Social Security Rules, 2026, under the central Code on Social Security, 2020, inviting public feedback until early October. The rules aim to expand social security coverage to unorganised, gig, and platform workers.
The Assam Cabinet has approved new Industrial Relations and Social Security Rules, aligning with central labour codes, and will create a dedicated Youth Empowerment and Welfare Department.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Industrial Relations Rules, 2026, and the Assam Social Security Rules, 2026, to modernise the state’s labour framework and align with central codes.
The Assam government has expanded its ‘Nirman Sakhi’ programme, disbursing Rs 773.21 crore to 7 lakh construction workers and reserving 50% of seats in nine new Model Degree Colleges for their families.
The Assam Legislative Assembly on Friday rejected a resolution for a dedicated social security framework for gig and platform workers, with Minister Rameswar Teli stating such schemes fall under Central government jurisdiction.