Labour Ministry proposes 90-day annual work threshold for gig worker social security:

The Labour Ministry has proposed fixing a minimum annual work requirement of 90 days as a compulsory eligibility condition for gig and platform workers to avail social security benefits. This proposal forms part of the draft rules under the Social Security Code, 2020, which were released on December 31, 2025, and aims to define clear criteria for coverage under the new framework.