India's New Gig Worker Code: 90-Day Rule for Social Security Benefits

• India's draft Social Security Code proposes gig workers must work 90 days (single aggregator) or 120 days (multiple) annually to qualify for benefits.
• Benefits include health, life, personal accident insurance, 'Ayushman Bharat' inclusion, and potential pension based on contributions.
• Workers require Aadhaar-linked registration on the 'e-Shram' portal; aggregators must share details for a universal account number.
• A National Social Security Board will be established to assess gig workers, identify aggregators, and formulate welfare policies.
• Eligibility for benefits ceases at age 60 or if the minimum work-day criteria are not met in the previous fiscal year.

Why It Matters: India's draft Social Security Code sets a 90-day work threshold for gig workers to access vital benefits.