Blinkit, Zepto End 10-Minute Delivery Amid Worker Safety Concerns

• Quick commerce platforms Blinkit and Zepto are discontinuing '10-minute delivery' services.
• This decision follows central directives and discussions led by Union Labor Minister Mansukh Mandaviya regarding gig worker safety.
• Blinkit has already removed the '10-minute delivery' phrase from its branding, with other companies expected to follow.
• The move aims to ensure improved safety, security, and working conditions for gig workers.
• Draft rules for labor codes include gig workers for benefits like minimum wage, health, and social security, with eligibility based on working days.

Why It Matters: Blinkit and Zepto halt 10-minute deliveries, prioritizing gig worker safety and working conditions.