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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 28 MIN

Reality of Gig and Platform Work in India: A Conversation with Professor Babu Mathew

from Indian Ocean (English) · host Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung South Asia

The gig economy is booming in India, but at what cost? While platforms promise flexibility, millions of workers struggle with low wages, lack of social security, and algorithmic control. In this episode of Indian Ocean, we speak with labor law expert Babu Mathew about the challenges gig workers face and the fight for fair wages, social protections, and collective bargaining rights. #GigEconomy #PlatformWork #IndianOceanPodcast #WorkersRights #PrecariousWorkDisclaimer: Views are personal and not necessarily those of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation.

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