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Gig Economy and Platform Workers

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy - Additional Topics

The gig economy—spanning delivery apps, ride-hailing, freelance digital services—generates new work avenues. Key issues include worker rights, social security coverage, and skill gaps. Government is exploring frameworks to ensure minimum wages, accident insurance, and dispute resolution. Exams may probe how platform-based models reshape employment structures, fostering flexibility yet risking job security.

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