India proposes social security benefits for gig workers in annual budget

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday proposed to extend social security benefits to gig and platform workers in the annual budget. Sitharaman said that these workers will be protected by minimum wages and a website to help them find employment will be launched. She also said women would be allowed to work in all categories and also during night-shifts with adequate protection.

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