Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s mention of online platform workers’ welfare in her budget speech has brought cheers to ...

The government is finalising the contours of a social security scheme for gig workers, which is likely to be taken to the ...

Comprehensive social security framework discussed at workshop, with action plan for sustainable welfare programs by March ...

Further, the government is likely to contribute 3-4% of the deposit (by platforms) to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation as a part of this “social security contributions” system.

In a significant move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Union Budget 2025, has provided much-needed relief and ...

The Indian government may soon introduce a social security plan for gig and platform workers, with the labour ministry ...

A committee comprising representatives from various stakeholders had been constituted to suggest a framework for providing ...

The Indian government is set to launch social security contributions for gig workers, with platforms required to deduct a portion of payments and deposit it with the Employees' Pension Scheme.