Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22

May 29, 2026

The government is moving to roll out social security benefits for gig and platform workers, including accident insurance, health coverage, maternity support and old-age...

Gig workers to be covered under Ayushman Bharat, preparations for scheme rollout almost complete: Labour Secretary

Mar 25, 2025

Gig workers and their families will be covered under Ayushman Bharat and will get health coverage of Rs 5 lakh. Preparations to provide the...

How TaxSpanner and KarmaLife Helped Delivery Agents and Mobility Platform Drivers Claim Tax Refunds

Sep 26, 2024

New Delhi [India], September 26: In a groundbreaking move, TaxSpanner and KarmaLife have partnered to streamline the tax refund process for gig workers associated...

New Labour Codes boost worker benefits, give gig workers legal recognition

Nov 21, 2025

India's new Labour Codes, aimed at replacing 29 existing labour laws, are expected to significantly improve worker welfare while extending formal protections to gig...

Need more holistic guidelines on gig worker grievance redressal, stakeholder consultations: Legal expert

May 29, 2026

India should use the current implementation phase of its gig worker social security framework to develop a more comprehensive grievance redressal mechanism and strengthen...

"Half-hearted": Jairam Ramesh on budget allocation for gig workers

Feb 02, 2025

"The Government has finally awoken to the pain of India's gig workers but has only committed to the half-hearted steps of registering them on...