Updated 11:57 IST, February 1st 2025
Union Budget 2025: In Big Boost for Gig Economy, FM Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Registration of Gig Workers
Union Budget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman makes a major announcement for the gig economy, promoting the industry with ID cards and registration for gig workers.

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting her eighth consecutive Budget today in the Lok Sabha. In a major boost to the gig economy, ID cards and registrations for the gig workers has been announced by the FM as part of the Union Budget 2025.
Union Budget 2025: Big Boost for Gig Economy
As part of the social security scheme for welfare of online platform workers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has recognised gig workers of online platforms for providing ‘great dynamism’ to the new-age services economy.
The government will arrange of their identity cards and registration on the E-Shram portal. The workers will also be provided healthcare under PM Jan Aarogya Yojana, assisting nearly one crore gig workers.
Union Budget 2025: Key Points for Education Sector
While presenting the highly anticipated Union Budget 2025 in Parliament on Saturday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to establish five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling. These centres aim to equip youth with essential skills for global opportunities. Additionally, the Finance Minister pledged to foster global skilling partnerships to position India as a significant player in global manufacturing.
Furthermore, infrastructure will be enhanced in IITs established after 2015, accommodating an additional 6,500 students across five IITs. A Centre of Excellence for AI in Education will be established with an allocation of ₹500 crore.
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Published 11:37 IST, February 1st 2025