Wellness hub for gig workers opened in Kochi
The Kochi government has inaugurated a new wellness hub designed to provide rest and basic amenities for gig workers. The facility offers seating, Wi-Fi, and charging stations to support those in the food delivery and ride-hailing sectors.
Why it matters
This highlights a growing trend of municipal governments creating infrastructure to support the welfare of the expanding gig economy workforce.
A wellness hub for gig workers to rest as part of the State government’s 100-day action programme was inaugurated on Wednesday (September 23, 2026). Mayor V.K. Minimol inaugurated the facility.
Ms. Minimol assured all assistance to the hub launched by the Labour department. The centre has been established with the objective of providing safe rest facilities and basic welfare amenities to gig workers engaged in sectors such as online food delivery, e-commerce, and ride-hailing services.
Several facilities, including seating, toilets, Wi-Fi, and charging points, have been arranged at the centre. The Labour department has also appointed two staff each for two shifts to manage its operations. The rest centre will function in two shifts, from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. and from 3.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
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