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New Indian Express
04-08-2025
- New Indian Express
Families await dues as Telangana's accident insurance scheme lapses; workers, journalists demand reforms
HYDERABAD: For over three years, the family of cab driver Singapuram Little has been awaiting a Rs 5 lakh compensation under the Telangana government's now-defunct Accident Insurance Scheme. Introduced in 2015 for transport drivers, Home Guards and journalists, the scheme expired on October 8, 2024, leaving more than 13.5 lakh beneficiaries without coverage. Little, 30, from Station Ghanpur in Jangaon district, died in a road accident in 2022. He is survived by his wife and two children. His cousin S Praveen, also a cab driver, said the family has repeatedly approached various departments for the payout, but has received no response. 'The money could have helped with the children's schooling and daily expenses,' he said. Little's case is one of 558 pending claims filed between 2015 and 2024, together amounting to Rs 27.90 crore. Another such case is that of 28-year-old driver Kaveti Praveen, who died in 2023. Jangaon Transport Stand president Prabhakar said delays in disbursing compensation point to poor coordination between the Labour and Transport departments and insurance companies. According to the Labour Department, 1,496 claims were filed over the nine-year period, of which 938 were cleared. Gig workers left out The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) has also flagged lapses in compensation disbursal for gig workers. Founder-president Shaik Salauddin said three delivery executives who died in the last six months have not received any compensation. One such case is that of Ahmed Bin Abdul Qadar, 27, who died while on duty in January. His brother-in-law Syed Junaid said the family submitted all necessary documents but has yet to hear back from the authorities. 'His son is now three years old, and we are struggling even to pay school fees,' Junaid said.
Hans India
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
TGPWU urges immediate renewal, expansion of Rs 5 lakh accident insurance scheme
Hyderabad: Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) expressed deep concern over the expiry of the Rs 5 lakh Accident Insurance Scheme meant for transport and non-transport auto drivers, Home Guards, and journalists in Telangana. The scheme, which provided vital social security coverage since 2015, expired on 8th October 2024, leaving over 13.11 lakh beneficiaries without protection. Worryingly, 454 claims amounting to Rs 22.7 crore from the 2019–2024 period remain unsettled, highlighting severe lapses in coordination between the Labour Department, Transport Department, and insurance companies, says Shaik Salauddin, Founder President, Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU). These delays and administrative failures have exposed thousands of hardworking individuals and their families to immense risk, undermining the state's commitment to worker welfare. The union called on the Government of Telangana to act immediately by – decentralizing scheme implementation under the Transport Department for efficient execution. Increasing insurance coverage** to Rs 10 lakh, including accidental disability and hospitalization benefits. Ensuring uninterrupted policy renewal to prevent future lapses in coverage. Conducting awareness campaigns to educate beneficiaries about the scheme and claims process. This is a call for justice for those who keep our cities connected and safe—drivers, Home Guards, and journalists. We urge the Chief Minister and Labour Department to take swift, decisive action to restore and strengthen this life-saving scheme.
