Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Survey reveals harsh realities of gig work in India
A new survey found that many gig workers in India work very long hours.
Almost 25% work more than 70 hours a week, and more than half work more than 49 hours a week.
Many workers also face problems like accidents, harassment, and violence.
The survey results were shared at an event where a movie about gig workers was shown, and experts talked about the challenges gig workers face.
The government has already taken some steps to improve worker safety, like asking delivery companies to stop advertising very fast delivery times.
Nearly 25% of gig workers in India work over 70 hours a week.
57% of gig workers report working more than 49 hours a week.
34% of respondents experienced harassment or violence while working.
27% of gig workers met with accidents.
Survey findings were released at an event featuring a film screening and panel discussion.
- Who
- Gig workers in India
- What
- Survey on working conditions and hours
- When
- Survey findings released on Friday
- Where
- Constitution Club of India, New Delhi
- Why
- To highlight working conditions and earnings of gig workers
- Percentage working over 70 hours
- 25%
- Percentage working over 49 hours
- 57%
- Percentage experiencing harassment or violence
- 34%
- Percentage meeting with accidents
- 27%
- Event organizers
- Janpahal and Gig Workers Association
- Film screened at event
- Zwigato
- Event location
- Constitution Club of India
- Event date
- Friday