🚀 Building AI-Powered Insurance for India’s Gig Workers
India’s gig economy is growing rapidly, powered by delivery partners from platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, Amazon, and more. These workers are the backbone of our digital ecosystem — ensuring fast de...

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India’s gig economy is growing rapidly, powered by delivery partners from platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, Amazon, and more. These workers are the backbone of our digital ecosystem — ensuring fast deliveries and seamless services every day. But there’s a major problem. A single disruption like heavy rain, extreme heat, pollution, or sudden curfews can reduce a delivery partner’s earnings by 20–30%. And currently, there is no protection system to support them during these uncontrollable situations. As highlighted in the DEVTrails 2026 problem statement , gig workers bear the full financial loss without any safety net. 💡 The Idea To solve this, we are building an AI-powered parametric insurance platform designed specifically for gig workers. The goal is simple: protect their income when they cannot work due to external disruptions. Unlike traditional insurance systems, this solution is: Fully automated Real-time driven Simple and accessible ⚙️ How It Works The system uses AI and real-time