Modi Govt Transforms Gig Worker Rights; Chadha's 'Fake Empathy' Exposed in Debate

• India's gig economy has over 8 million workers, projected to reach 23.5 million by 2030, significantly contributing to employment.
• Modi government introduced landmark Labour Codes (2020, notified 2025) explicitly defining gig workers and mandating social security benefits like PF, pension, ESI, and maternity.
• Platforms must contribute 1-2% of annual turnover to a dedicated fund; gig workers engaged for 90+ days qualify for benefits, with registration on a central portal.
• Existing schemes like PM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat), PMMY, e-Shram portal, Stand-Up India, and Skill India are extended to gig workers for health, loans, and skill development.
• The article criticizes AAP's Raghav Chadha for 'partisan rhetoric' and 'fake empathy,' contrasting his social media posts with the Modi government's concrete actions and higher minimum wages in BJP-ruled Delhi.

Why It Matters: Modi govt leads historic reforms for gig workers' rights and welfare, countering political rhetoric.