By Admin 
As Budget 2026 approaches, the expectations of millions of workers associated with India’s rapidly expanding Gig Economy are also reaching new heights.
Delivery partners, cab drivers, freelancers and platform-based professionals have today become the strong backbone of the country’s digital economy. Online platforms have provided new employment opportunities, but they have also brought uncertainty.
Even though the work is flexible, the income is not stable and there is no guarantee of any kind.
Gig workers are most affected by weather and inflation. If work is stopped for a day due to heatwave, flood, heavy rain or extreme weather, then the earning for that day directly becomes zero.
Existing welfare and insurance systems mostly provide support after a loss has occurred, while gig workers need real-time support and income protection so that difficult circumstances do not disrupt their daily lives.
Young freelancers and platform professionals invest in their own skills, online courses and certifications for their career growth.
In such a situation, it is expected from Budget 2026 that the government will pay special attention to tax relief, cheap education loans, affordable upskilling programs and secure digital credit systems. If the Budget takes visionary and practical steps regarding the gig economy, gig workers will not just remain workers, but will also be able to create a secure, stable and dignified future.