Budget Win For Gig Workers: Free Treatment Up To Rs 5 Lakh, N Sitharaman Says
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Union Budget's provisions will allow up to Rs 5 lakh free treatment for gig workers under the Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat scheme.
Speaking to NDTV Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia, she said the Centre will register gig workers on the E-Shram Portal and will be given identity cards. This will benefit around 1 crore such workers.
