Sun, Accidents and Long Hours: 62% of Gig Workers Have No Health Insurance, Survey Finds
A survey has found that gig workers in India face challenges like intense sun exposure, accidents and long working hours, yet 62% of them do not have health insurance.
A survey has revealed a worrying picture of the conditions faced by gig workers in India. According to the survey, gig workers have to endure difficulties such as intense sun exposure, road accidents, and long working hours as part of their job. Despite these risks, 62% of the gig workers covered in the survey do not have health insurance. This raises questions about how these workers would secure financial protection for treatment in case of an accident or illness. Detailed information about the survey—such as which organisation conducted it, how many workers were included, and which cities or regions it covered—is not available in the source material.
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