Modalities being worked out for gig workers' PM-JAY coverage: Expenditure Secretary

The Indian government is working on modalities to extend the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) coverage to gig workers. The aim is to ensure that workers in the gig economy, who are often excluded from formal health insurance, have access to health coverage. The government is coordinating with key stakeholders to address the specific needs of gig workers, including affordability and accessibility of healthcare. This move aligns with India’s broader effort to integrate informal workers into social welfare systems and ensure they have health benefits similar to regular employees.