Swasthya Sathi Expands: Lakhs of Gig Workers Now Under State Health Scheme

• West Bengal's interim budget announces the inclusion of gig workers under the Swasthya Sathi health scheme.
• Chandrima Bhattacharya stated that 2.45 crore people are already covered by Swasthya Sathi, a key government service.
• Chief Minister emphasized providing social security to gig workers, who often lack traditional employment benefits.
• A new portal will be created for gig workers to apply for the scheme.
• As of October 2025, the scheme has provided cashless medical benefits worth 13,156 crore rupees to one crore people.