Question

The Union Budget 2025-26 announced a Social Security Scheme for gig and platform workers. Consider the following cases and identify which correctly reflect the scheme's provisions: I. Anita drives for a ride-sharing platform and earns Rs. 22,000 per month. Under the scheme, she will be issued an identity card and registered on the e-Shram portal. II. Ravi is a food delivery partner. When hospitalised, he is eligible for cashless treatment under PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JA

Q: Answer-The Union Budget 2025-26 announced a Social Security Scheme for gig and platform workers. Consider t...

The Social Security Scheme for gig workers covers platform-based workers those who work through digital platforms. It provides i identity cards, ii registration on e-Shram portal, and iii healthcare under PM-JAY. Statement I is correct Anita is a registered platform worker eligible for e-Shram registration. Statement II is correct platform workers registered under the scheme get PM-JAY health coverage. Statement III is incorrect Suresh is an independent freelancer not associated with any platform autonomous freelancers are not automatically covered under this scheme.

Y through this scheme. III. Suresh works independently as a freelance web developer from home and is not associated with any digital platform. He automatically qualifies for coverage under this scheme. Which of the above cases correctly reflect the scheme's provisions?

A Only I

B Only II

C I and II only

D II and III only

E I, II and III

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