Riding The Gig Wave With India’s Emerging Gig Workforce - Jul 2024

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Flipkart, has launched its new grocery fulfilment centre (FC) in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Amazon announced the expansion of Amazon Fresh to 130+ cities.

Swiggy launches 'Handpicked' gourmet delivery service through Instamart.

Ola secured 107% year-on-year growth compared to June 2023.

According to a Nasscom Aon report, India's gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2030 up from 7 million in 2021.

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Low pay for workers - The TGPWU is advocating for a welfare board, a single fare card with a minimum guaranteed fare, and social security for gig and platform workers.

Compliance issues - Delivery Service Provider Scheme 2023 puts the burden of EV transition on cab aggregators, delivery service
providers and e-commerce entities in Delhi.

Bad working conditions - Gig workers have complained of heat stroke and fainting, with no health support from the companies
they work for in India.

Read more about how Indian gig workers are striving for financial resilience in the face of rising living costs.

Find out how the cost of living is affecting gig workers around the world.

Health and safety regulations for gig workers: some key global steps

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