Mentor’s comment-
- https://www.thehindu.com/
opinion/op-ed/a-secure-future- for-platform-workers/ article32998179.ece - In the intro, mention about the inclusion of platform workers in the labour code 2020.
- In the body, mention the definition. In the next part mention the issues such as lack of clarity about welfare measures, insufficient social security, lack of capital etc. In suggestions mention scheme for easy availability of credit, more social security, fixing the responsibilities for the welfare etc.
- Conclude by mentioning the important role played by these workers in the economy and need for measures to regulate and protection of their interests.
Comments
12 responses to “What are the platform workers? what are the issues faced by them? Suggest the measures to deal with the issues. 10 marks”
tiwarisamiksha6@gmail.com
Hi Samiksha
Good introduction.
After the introduction, briefly explain the significance of platform workers. You can give points like –
-Platform work promises workers flexibility and ownership over delivery of work.
-Important for delivery of essential services as seen during pandemic.
-Employment Intensive Sector.
-Potential Sector for growth due to fast pace of Urbanisation.
-Development of rural areas due to remittances sent by platform workers.
Then write the issues and suggest strategy.
Follow a proper structure.
Conclusion is missing.
anarkalyillias@gmail.com
Hi Illias
First thing, refrain from monotony, use proper headings and subheadings to present your answer in a better structured manner.
Good introduction.
After the introduction, briefly explain the significance of platform workers. You can give points like –
-Platform work promises workers flexibility and ownership over delivery of work.
-Important for delivery of essential services as seen during pandemic.
-Employment Intensive Sector.
-Potential Sector for growth due to fast pace of Urbanisation.
-Development of rural areas due to remittances sent by platform workers.
Then write the issues and suggest strategy.
In the way forward, you can write this point- Adopting International best practices- Ontario and California have shown a move towards granting employee status to platform workers, thus guaranteeing minimum wage and welfare benefits.
Underline keywords.
kumarkaushal1992@gmail.com
Hi Kaushal
Good introduction.
You have met the demand of the question in a decent manner.
Issues and suggested strategy are discussed in a good manner.
Try to substantiate your bullet points in one or two lines.
Thumbs up for the structure.
Improve handwriting and work on presentation.
Keep working hard.
divyaloyola13@gmail.com
Hi Divya
You have defined the platform workers two times, introduction should be crisp and concise.
After the introduction, briefly explain the significance of platform workers. You can give points like –
-Platform work promises workers flexibility and ownership over delivery of work.
-Important for delivery of essential services as seen during pandemic.
-Employment Intensive Sector.
-Potential Sector for growth due to fast pace of Urbanisation.
-Development of rural areas due to remittances sent by platform workers.
Then write the issues and suggest strategy.
Measures are discussed in a comprehensive manner, appreciable.
Good conclusion.
A good attempt.
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Hi Somasis
Good introduction.
After the introduction, briefly explain the significance of platform workers. You can give points like –
-Platform work promises workers flexibility and ownership over delivery of work.
-Important for delivery of essential services as seen during pandemic.
-Employment Intensive Sector.
-Potential Sector for growth due to fast pace of Urbanisation.
-Development of rural areas due to remittances sent by platform workers.
Then write the issues and suggest strategy.
Measures are discussed in a comprehensive manner, appreciable.
Good conclusion.
Work on presentation, leave some space between the lines and paragraphs.
Content wise good attempt.
Please review
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Hi Vinay
Good introduction.
After the introduction, briefly explain the significance of platform workers. You can give points like –
-Platform work promises workers flexibility and ownership over delivery of work.
-Important for delivery of essential services as seen during pandemic.
-Employment Intensive Sector.
-Potential Sector for growth due to fast pace of Urbanisation.
-Development of rural areas due to remittances sent by platform workers.
Then write the issues and suggest strategy.
You have good hold over content but try to write under subheadings to present your answer in a better structured manner.
Underline important stuff.
Keep writing.