Sansad 2025: The Policy Parliament

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After the immense success of Sansad’23, focused on the Digital Competition Bill and subsequently tabled before the Competition Commission of India – the Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) is back with Sansad ’25: The Policy Parliament, India’s premier model Bill drafting event. This year’s theme revolves around the Gig Economy.

Sansad’25 presents an exceptional chance to participate in a constructive discussion on the Gig Worker’s Rights and Social Security Bill. Gig Economy – the new era of doing business has brought a model of work where more independence of work arrangements for short duration is enabled by digital platforms. The Gig Economy provides a unique opportunity to India for the formalisation of its vast services in the informal sector. Recognising this, the Government of India took its first step by defining gig workers in Chapter I, Section 2(35) of the Code on Social Security, 2020 as “a person who participates in a work arrangement and earns from such activities outside of a traditional employer-employee relationship.” The definition separates Gig workers from regular employees and other non-employee classes of workers. As Gig work continues to expand, it is imperative to establish robust policies that provide social security, fair wages, and dispute resolution mechanisms, thereby creating a more equitable and sustainable Gig Economy.

Highlights from Sansad 2023

In this event, researchers and professionals will deliberate upon a comprehensive law governing the Gig Economy, which will be tabled in the relevant government department. The event will consist of 12 teams of 3-4 members each will research and deliberate on six suggested Chapters that will be included in the model draft Bill, namely:

1. ⁠⁠Labour regulations-  Minimum wages, working conditions, and Safety 
2. Social security benefits and welfare board – registration on social security platform, Composition and Distribution of Fund, Composition and functions of the board.
3.  Regulations of platforms/ Aggregators/ Businesses
4.  Data protection and privacy of platform workers 
5.  Collective Advocacy and Representation
6. ⁠⁠Grievance redressal and dispute settlement

Further, each team will receive a brief on their assigned Chapter and a set of questions to guide their research after their abstract. 

Registration:

• Participants will have the flexibility to choose their team members, and will be required to submit an abstract not exceeding 500 words on the topic “Future of Labour Rights in Gig Economy”
• The last date for registration and abstract submission is 6 April 2025. 
• The Organising Team will shortlist 12 teams and allocate Chapters based on the teams’ preferences.
• The shortlisted teams must confirm their participation by paying a participation fee of INR 700/- per person after their abstract selection.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

• Exciting Cash prizes and participation certificates. 
• Meet and interact with experts during the panel discussion on the Gig Economy in India.
• Opportunity to have your provisions presented to the concerned officials in the government department. 

We look forward to your participation and engagement in this crucial event.

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