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Gig Workers and Social Security Frameworks

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy - Additional Topics

Platform-based workers—delivery personnel, drivers—often lack formal contracts or benefits. Debates revolve around providing accident insurance, provident funds, or minimum wage protections. The draft Social Security Code includes gig workers under certain benefit schemes, but implementing robust coverage remains a challenge. Understanding how digital platforms track worker performance, set rates, and address disputes forms a crucial exam perspective on balancing flexibility with welfare entitlements.

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