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India’s gig economy is not just a story of flexibility and opportunity, but also one of workers paying the price of that flexibility through skipped meals, poor nutrition, and declining health

Despite recognising gig workers under the Code on Social Security, the Budget fails to allocate funds or outline implementation plans

ILO’s proposal to create binding global standards for gig and platform workers marks a turning point for labour rights

Clearer rules that aid implementation and provisions for judicial intervention will help the downtrodden benefit better