{"id":332639,"date":"2025-04-11T20:43:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T15:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=332639"},"modified":"2025-04-15T19:33:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T14:03:29","slug":"india-expands-social-security-for-gig-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/india-expands-social-security-for-gig-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"India Expands Social Security for Gig Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source<\/strong>: The post India Expands Social Security for Gig Workers has been created, based on the article \u201cDrop the piecemeal ways to social security for workers<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu<\/strong>\u201d on 11 April 2025. India Expands Social Security for Gig Workers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS Paper2-Social Justice \u2013 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector.<\/p>\n

Context<\/strong>: India is moving towards establishing social security for gig and app-based workers, with a central scheme awaiting Cabinet approval. It includes Ayushman Bharat coverage, pension policies, and registration on the eShram portal. This effort marks a shift in acknowledging gig workers outside traditional employment structures and highlights the need for a universal social protection framework.<\/p>\n

For detailed information on Gig Workers in India <\/strong>\u2013 Challenges and Way Forward<\/strong> read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n

Problems with India<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s Current Social Security System<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Lack of international commitment<\/strong>: India has not ratified the ILO\u2019s Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952, despite being a founding member.<\/li>\n
  2. Weak legal framework<\/strong>: The Code on Social Security has vague definitions, reduced protections, and has faced many implementation issues.<\/li>\n
  3. Underperforming welfare boards<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n