Government Schemes and Policy · 2 May 2026

Karnataka launches Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System (IPGRS) for gig workers

Exam-focused facts from the 2 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The government of Karnataka has operationalised India's first digital grievance redressal mechanism for platform-based gig workers.
  • The mechanism was developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers’ Board in collaboration with the Department of e-Governance.
  • Gig workers can lodge grievances regarding pay, working conditions, and platform-specific disputes through the Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System (IPGRS) portal.