Fair Contracting for India's Informal Workers

Gautham and Dipankar unpack what good contracting and bad contracting really look like on the ground — beyond paperwork and compliance. Through lived examples, they explore why worker wellbeing cannot sit with either the company or the contractor alone, but must be treated as a shared responsibility. When contracting systems are designed with dignity at the centre, they argue, the outcomes go far beyond compliance — leading to stronger impact, greater efficiency, and more sustainable growth for both companies and contractors.The conversation closes by setting the stage for the next episode, where Gautham and Dipankar turn to gender, unpacking its many layers and how they shape the experiences of informal workers.