Tamil Nadu to Subsidise E-Scooter Purchases by Some Gig Workers

Tamil Nadu to Subsidise E-Scooter Purchases by Some Gig Workers
Tamil Nadu will provide a subsidy of Rs. 20,000 to select gig workers for purchasing e-scooters, supporting the growing number of youth joining online delivery platforms. Gig workers, vital to the world's fifth-largest economy, are rising partly due to post-pandemic unemployment. The state will also launch an insurance scheme for 150,000 gig workers, offering compensa...