Blinkit Drops 10-Minute Delivery After Govt Intervention Amid Gig Worker Safety Concerns

• Blinkit has removed its 10-minute delivery promise following interventions from the Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
• The government urged quick commerce platforms to drop the ultra-fast delivery deadlines due to safety concerns for gig workers.
• Other major delivery aggregators like Zepto, Zomato, and Swiggy are expected to follow suit.
• AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha highlighted gig worker safety in Parliament and through a video, advocating for better working conditions.
• The Ministry of Labour and Employment's draft rules for labour codes aim to provide gig workers with minimum wage, health, and social security benefits.

Why It Matters: Government intervention led Blinkit to drop 10-minute delivery, prioritizing gig worker safety and better working conditions.