The Board aims to strengthen social security and welfare measures for India’s growing gig and platform workforce
Mumbai/Bengaluru, Nov 3, 2026 ( TGN ) : Rapido, India’s leading ride-sharing and mobility platform, welcomes the nomination of Manasvi Mann, General Counsel and Head of Corporate Affairs & Public Policy at Rapido, to the National Social Security Board for Gig and Platform Workers, constituted by the Government of India. The constitution of the Board was formally notified through an Extraordinary Gazette notification by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Rapido is the only app-based passenger mobility aggregator among the five platform companies selected for representation.
The Board brings together representatives from digital platforms, worker organisations, Central and State Governments, and subject-matter experts to strengthen social protection for India’s growing gig workforce. Its mandate includes recommending social security schemes and advising the government on welfare measures covering life and disability insurance, accident protection, health and maternity benefits, and old-age security.
*Commenting on his nomination, Manasvi Mann, General Counsel and Head of Corporate Affairs & Public Policy, Rapido, said: “The gig and platform workforce is an important part of India’s evolving economy, enabling millions of people to access flexible livelihood opportunities. As this ecosystem grows, strengthening social security and welfare measures for these workers becomes increasingly important. This calls for a collaborative approach involving workers, industry and policymakers. I look forward to contributing to the Board’s discussions and bringing the perspectives of the passenger mobility sector to the table to help shape inclusive and effective social security measures.”
Platform-based services have emerged as an important source of livelihood across India. In passenger mobility, bike taxi, auto, and cab services provide flexible earning opportunities for lakhs of Captains, while highlighting the importance of accessible social security and welfare benefits.
Through its representation on the Board, Rapido looks forward to bringing its operational experience and industry perspective into national-level discussions on worker welfare. The company believes that sustained collaboration between government, industry, and worker organisations will be essential to building a more inclusive and sustainable social security framework for India’s gig and platform workforce.
