India, Jan. 2 -- Gig and platform workers would now need to be engaged for at least 90 days with an aggregator, or at least 120 days in the case of multiple aggregators, within a financial year to be eligible for social security benefits, according to the draft rules released for public comment by the Union labour ministry.

The notification, dated December 30, 2025, came a day before gig and platform workers' strike on New Year's Eve demanding higher payouts and better working conditions.

Under the draft rules, gig and platform workers must be engaged with an aggregator for at least 90 days in a financial year to qualify for social security benefits established by the Centre. For those working with more than one aggregator, the required...