Key Points
India could extend some form of social security to millions of domestic workers ahead of general elections set for April-May..
The code subsumes existing social security laws and schemes, including the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions (EPF & MP) Act, Employees State Insurance (ESIC) Act and the Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act, among others..
The survey's findings will also provide information on the various socio-economic aspects of domestic workers, including size of household, social group and economic activity...
"There is no clear definition of domestic workers under the code, which has clearly defined building workers and platform workers for the purpose of social security benefits," he said...
"This means that domestic workers are not entitled to social security benefits provided under the code."..
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