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- Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told the Rajya Sabha that the government will ensure social security for gig workers by implementing provisions in the four Labour Codes, which came into force on November 21, 2025.
- India has about 80 lakh gig workers as per a Niti Aayog report, of whom around 10 lakh are registered on the e-Shram portal, and the Codes give gig workers legal recognition.
- The central government notified its rules on May 8, 2026, while states are still in the process of notifying their own rules, since labour is a Concurrent List subject.
- The Codes also cover appointment letters, minimum wages with a statutory floor wage, termination safeguards, and occupational safety provisions.
What to watch next
- State governments notifying their rules under the Labour Codes
- How gig workers' social security provisions are rolled out in practice
- Number of gig workers registering on the e-Shram portal
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