The Indian government has proposed draft rules for social security benefits for gig and platform workers, requiring a minimum engagement of 90 days with a single aggregator or 120 days across multiple aggregators in a financial year. These rules, part of the new Social Security Code, aim to extend benefits like health and life insurance. The notification was released just before a New Year's Eve strike by gig workers demanding better conditions. Unions welcome the recognition but seek clarity on eligibility, noting potential exclusion of intermittent workers.