10-Minute Delivery Halted: Government Orders Quick Commerce Firms to Prioritize Gig Worker Safety

• Central government orders quick commerce companies to remove the '10-minute delivery' norm due to gig worker safety concerns.
• Union Labor Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met with Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, and Zepto representatives, issuing clear directives.
• Blinkit has already removed the '10-minute delivery' tag from its branding following government instructions.
• AAP MP Raghav Chadha raised the issue in Parliament, highlighting risks faced by delivery riders and even experienced it himself.
• Draft labor codes aim to provide gig workers with minimum wage, health, and social security benefits, effective April 1.

Why It Matters: Government prioritizes gig worker safety, halting 10-minute deliveries and introducing new labor codes for benefits.