Thousands of gig economy workers across India have staged a nationwide strike, demanding a minimum monthly income of Rs 40,000 along with robust labour protections. The protests, organized by multiple workers’ unions and advocacy groups, underscore growing concerns over pay, benefits, and social security for millions engaged in ride-hailing, food delivery, freelance, and platform based work.The strike, affecting major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, has caused disruptions in delivery services, transport operations, and other gig based platforms. Workers argue that despite their essential role in driving the digital economy, they lack stable earnings, job security, and access to benefits such as health insurance, paid
