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- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the government for abstaining from an International Labour Organization vote on a convention for 'decent work in the Platform Economy', which sets minimum standards for gig workers.
- He said Indian employers and workers had voted in favour, called the abstention a 'national disgrace', and urged the government to adopt the standards in domestic legislation.
- Separately, the Labour Ministry told Lok Sabha that over 31.78 crore unorganised workers are registered on the e-Shram portal, which now has fifteen central schemes integrated for social security access.
What to watch next
- Whether the government responds to criticism over its ILO abstention or explains its position
- Any move to bring ILO platform economy standards into Indian law for gig workers
- Further updates on e-Shram registrations and integration of welfare schemes for unorganised workers
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