The government plans to provide gig workers with benefits like accident insurance and health coverage, urging platforms to link data with e-Shram.
There are currently around 1 crore workers in this sector
May 29, 2026
04:04 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government is set to introduce social security benefits for gig and platform workers.
The benefits would include accident insurance, health coverage, maternity support, and pension-like benefits for old age.
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