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The aim is to analyze the well-being of gig workers in urban India and identify gaps in social protection.

April 27, 2026Open Access

Gig Economy Growth, Platform Worker Well-being and Social Protection Gaps in Urban India

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Comparative analysis reveals social protection gaps impacting gig workers' wellbeing in urban India, suggesting urgent policy reform needs.

The aim is to analyze the well-being of gig workers in urban India and identify gaps in social protection.
Conducted a multi-platform comparative analysis of 2,126 gig workers across six platforms
Measured six wellbeing dimensions: income adequacy, job security, skill development, work-life balance, social protection access, and autonomy
Used structural equation modeling to determine factors influencing wellbeing.
Earnings predictability (β=0.52), platform governance quality (β=0.44), and autonomy (β=0.38) identified as key wellbeing determinants.
Only 8% of gig workers have access to a provident fund, and 28% have accident insurance, showing significant coverage gaps.
Gig work's algorithmic management undermines traditional social protection frameworks designed for stable employment.

Kavitha Iyer Arjun Seshadri (2025) studied this question.

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Comparative analysis reveals social protection gaps impacting gig workers' wellbeing in urban India, suggesting urgent policy reform needs.