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India Proposes Social Security for Gig Workers

1/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Indian Union government proposed draft rules to provide social security for gig workers, including delivery partners and app-based drivers.
Workers must complete 90 days on a single platform or 120 days across multiple platforms to qualify for health and life insurance benefits.
Feedback from stakeholders will shape the final rules as the government seeks to formalize protections and create a digital identity system for benefits.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, the Indian government proposed draft rules for gig workers, reflecting the 1935 U.S. Social Security Act that established federal benefits like health insurance and unemployment support. This initiative aims to formalize protections for gig workers, echoing historical labor movements that fought for worker rights, potentially reshaping India's labor landscape and enhancing economic stability in the growing digital economy.

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Story summary

The Indian Union government proposed draft rules to provide social security for gig workers, including delivery partners and app-based drivers.
Workers must complete 90 days on a single platform or 120 days across multiple platforms to qualify for health and life insurance benefits.
Feedback from stakeholders will shape the final rules as the government seeks to formalize protections and create a digital identity system for benefits.

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