Context: Recently Government defined ‘Platform worker’ in the Code on Social Security Bill,2020. However, there is a strong case to attribute a more robust responsibility to platform companies and the State.
Platform workers in India:
Challenges Faced by Platform Workers:
Way Forward:
Conclusion: Platform worker delivered essential items during the lockdown and kept the companies financially afloat while putting themselves at greater risk. This has cemented their role as public infrastructures.