INDIA Trends and Developments Contributed by: Pooja Ramchandani, Kriti Kaushik, Suruchi Kumar and Suryansh Gupta, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
ers and aggregators on the e-Shram portal, a national database for unorganised workers. Presently, while the SS Code envisages self-registration of gig and platform workers, the proposed state legislations shift the onus onto the platform aggregators to onboard the details of the platform-based gig workers who are engaged. The integration of the e-Shram portal with the state systems could provide a cohesive platform for seamless administration and elimination of multi- plicity of registrations/identity numbers.
The rise of India’s dynamic gig economy marks a fun - damental shift in how work is defined, delivered and experienced. As this ecosystem expands, driven by digital platforms and evolving consumer needs, the focus is shifting towards long-term viability, with poli - cymakers and regulators taking steps to build a work - force that offers flexibility while safeguarding workers’ welfare. As these frameworks are implemented and refined, they are likely to shape the future of work and worker protections in India’s gig and platform economy.
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