According to a June 2022 estimate by NITI Aayog, India’s gig workforce is projected to grow significantly — from around 8 million workers in 2020-21 to nearly 24 million by 2029-30. Despite this rapid expansion, gig workers have remained largely unprotected, lacking access to basic entitlements such as social security, healthcare, and job security. This absence of safeguards has made them increasingly vulnerable, leading to a series of protests and demands over the years, as workers continue to push for formal recognition and access to essential rights and benefits.

The gig economy is a rapidly growing segment of the labour market, built around short-term, freelance, or task-based work, often facilitated by digital platforms. Companies like Uber, Ola, Swiggy, and Zomato have enabled milli

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