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Gig workers to get a social security shield, but will moonlighting be a problem?
- The gig economy is rapidly growing, with platforms like Swiggy and Zomato employing a significant number of workers in India.
- Gig workers often engage in moonlighting across different platforms to increase their earnings.
- States like Rajasthan and Karnataka have initiated social security reforms for gig workers.
- The Union Budget 2025 highlighted the importance of providing social security to gig workers.
- Identifying who qualifies as a gig worker poses a challenge for the government due to the diverse nature of gig work.
- A large portion of gig workers earn less than Rs 2.5 lakh per annum, as per a recent report.
- Implementing reforms for gig workers requires platforms to be transparent and cooperation from the government.
- The government aims to track gig workers through the e-Shram portal, enabling them to access benefits like health coverage.
- Establishing a standardized tracking system linked to Aadhaar is crucial for monitoring gig employment effectively.
- The e-Shram portal operates on a self-declaration model and requires gig workers to register using Aadhaar verification.
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