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Sansad 2025: The Policy Parliament
India’s gig economy is rapidly expanding, with an estimated 7–8 million gig workers today — a number expected to reach 23.5 million by 2029–30. The sector is projected to contribute significantly to the economy, reaching a market size of USD 455 billion by 2024.
Despite its growth, the gig economy remains largely unregulated, leaving gig workers vulnerable to exploitation, without access to adequate social security, fair wages, or workplace protections. Addressing these gaps is crucial for ensuring sustainable growth and worker well-being.
To tackle these challenges, the ISPP Policy Review is organising Sansad ’25: The Policy Parliament — a two-day event designed to bring together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and gig worker representatives to draft a comprehensive Gig Workers’ Rights and Protection Bill. The event will foster expert discussions, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative policy drafting to create meaningful, actionable recommendations for improving the working conditions and rights of gig workers in India.
Event Date: 18–19 April 2025
Registrations Open: From 20 March 2025
Event Format
Theme: Gig Workers’ Rights and Protection Bill.
The event will span two days, combining expert insights, team-based deliberations, and a final voting process to draft a model policy framework.
Day 1: Expert Insights & Thematic Discussions
- Opening Ceremony: Keynote address from industry and policy leaders.
- Panel Discussion:“Balancing Flexibility and Worker Rights in the Gig Economy”
- Deliberation Sessions: Team-based discussions to draft policy provisions.
Day 2: Policy Drafting & Finalisation
●Review and Amendments: Teams will refine their chapters after feedback.
● Final Reading & Voting: The consolidated Policy will be presented for voting.
● Judging & Awards: Experts will evaluate team contributions, and awards will be distributed.
○ Best Team
○ Best Leader
○ High recommendation – Team
○ Special Mention – Leader
Focus Areas of the Proposed Bill
1. Social Security & Worker Benefits – Ensuring life and disability cover, accident insurance, health and maternity benefits, and old-age protection to provide long-term security for gig workers.
2. Fair Wages & Working Conditions – Establishing minimum wage regulations, preventing unjust dismissal, and setting working hour limitations to safeguard worker rights and ensure stable incomes.
3. Dispute Resolution Mechanism – Creating accessible grievance redressal channels to help gig workers resolve conflicts fairly and efficiently.
4. Skill Development & Economic Mobility – Introducing upskilling programs and partnerships with vocational training institutes to enhance career growth and provide better economic opportunities.
Expected Outcomes
✅ A comprehensive policy report with key recommendations for the Gig Workers’ Rights and Protection Bill.
✅ Submission of the model Bill to policymakers for consideration.
✅ Creation of an industry-academia dialogue on improving gig worker conditions.
✅ A platform for young policy professionals to engage in real-world policymaking.
Highlights from Sansad 2023
