India Halts 10-Minute Delivery to Protect Gig Workers; Mandaviya Intervenes
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Firstpost•13-01-2026, 15:38
India Halts 10-Minute Delivery to Protect Gig Workers; Mandaviya Intervenes
- •India's quick-commerce platforms are discontinuing 10-minute delivery promises after Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's intervention.
- •Mandaviya met with major aggregators like Blinkit, Zepto, Zomato, and Swiggy, urging them to remove rigid delivery deadlines.
- •The move aims to improve safety and working conditions for gig workers, addressing concerns over unsafe driving and stress.
- •Blinkit has already changed its tagline from "10,000+ products delivered in 10 minutes" to "30,000+ products delivered at your doorstep."
- •This shift reflects wider government efforts to formalise and protect the growing gig workforce, including initiatives like the e-Shram portal.
Why It Matters: India stops 10-minute delivery to prioritize gig worker safety and better working conditions.
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