Govt raises minimum wage for workers in unorganised sector
After revision, minimum wage rates for workers in construction, sweeping, cleaning, loading and unloading for unskilled work will be ₹783 a day (₹20,358 per month)
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Uber, Dunzo, Ola, PharmEasy score lowest in providing fair conditions to gig workers
In minimum standards of fair work, Urban Company scored the highest 7 out of 10, followed by Bigbasket, Flipkart, Swiggy and Zomato.
What caused inequality to rise in India during pandemic?
The poorest and most vulnerable were hit the hardest – pushing 70 million people into "extreme poverty" in 2020 alone: World Bank
Why MGNREGS wages are below the statutory minimum
Not only have its wages been delinked from the statutory minimum after 2014, a parliamentary panel flags a general lackadaisical attitude in ensuring a fair treatment.
Eco Survey ticks right boxes with a dash of optimism
K. Subramanian’s maiden Survey sees growth for FY20 at 7%, green shoots in investment activity.
