"India has granted legal status to millions of gig and platform workers under its newly implemented labor laws, marking a milestone for the country's delivery, ride-hailing and e-commerce workforce - yet with benefits still unclear and platforms beginning to assess their obligations, The recognition stems from the Code on Social Security - one of four labor"
"India has one of the world's largest and fastest-growing gig economies, with industry estimates suggesting that more than 12 million people deliver food, drive ride-hailing cabs, sort e-commerce packages, and perform other on-demand services for digital platforms. The sector has become a critical source of employment, especially for young and migrant workers shut out of formal job markets, and is projected to expand further as companies scale logistics, retail, and hyperlocal delivery."
Millions of gig and platform workers in India have been legally recognized under the Code on Social Security, granting them formal status within the new labor framework. The Code is the only one of four newly implemented labor laws that addresses gig and platform workers; the other three codes covering wages, industrial relations, and workplace safety do not provide minimum earnings, employment protections, or working-condition guarantees for this workforce. India’s gig economy exceeds 12 million workers who deliver food, drive, sort packages, and provide on-demand services, and major platforms depend on them. Most gig workers still lack access to basic social security while companies and regulators assess obligations and implementation details.
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