'Delivery service to stop in 10 minutes', the Central government issues a directive to Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy.

Posted on 13th Jan 2026 03:17 pm by rohit kumar

The rapid pace of quick commerce has now been slowed down. Following continuous efforts and several rounds of meetings by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, major delivery companies have abandoned their much-touted 10-minute delivery promise.

 

 

Leading platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, Zomato, and Swiggy will no longer promise their customers that goods will be delivered in just 10 minutes. This decision aims to ensure the safety, health, and better working conditions of delivery partners, also known as gig workers.

 

 

Gig Workers' Safety Prioritized

According to the news, the Labour Ministry held a crucial meeting with these companies, where the problems associated with delivery time limits were discussed in detail. The meeting clarified that the strict 10-minute deadline puts immense pressure on delivery personnel, leading them to drive at high speeds, violate traffic rules, and often endanger their lives.

 

 

Minister Mansukh Mandaviya explained to the companies that while customers appreciate fast service, it cannot come at the cost of the lives and health of their employees. The pressure on gig workers due to this deadline has been a subject of much debate in recent weeks.

Other news

Major accident averted at Vaishno Devi shrine, bird collides with a helicopter; pilgrims narrowly escape death.

A major helicopter accident was averted on Friday during the Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage. A heli

Economic Survey 2026: What does the government report say about inflation and the weakening rupee? Find out the survey figures.

The 'Economic Survey 2025-26', presented in Parliament today, painted a mixed picture of the Indi

Delhi Turkman Gate Violence: Action taken against stone-pelters, 10 people detained, efforts underway to identify the rioters.

An anti-encroachment drive near the Faiz-e-Ilahi mosque in Delhi's Turkman Gate area turned viole

Holiday on Polling Day: ECI Announces—No Wage Cuts for Leave on Election Day in Five States; Who Will Benefit?

The Election Commission of India (ECI) made a significant announcement on Friday. The Commission

Plane Crash in Baramati: Flight attendant Pinky Mali had gotten married four years ago and had come to her village two and a half months ago.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash in Baramati, Pune district

Assam Elections: Amit Shah Roars at BJP Rally, Says—Congress Sheltered Infiltrators in Assam's Barak Valley

Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a public rally in the Patharkandi assembly constituency of Assa

Dhurandhar 2: Social Media Users Are Altering the Climax of 'Dhurandhar 2' Using AI; Aditya Dhar Reacts to the Matter

Recently, a Sikh group filed a police complaint in Mumbai against the makers of Dhurandhar and Ra

Delhi records a 'cold day' for the second consecutive day, no respite from the cold wave in Uttar Pradesh; fog persists in Punjab and Haryana.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a cold wave in several parts of Himachal

After the accident of the UK rider, his brother broke his silence and said he would expose Anurag Dobhal, saying, "People are being emotionally..."

YouTuber Anurag Dobhal is in the news these days. He had a dangerous accident during an Instagram

Salman Khan's brother-in-law Aayush Sharma targeted by the Bishnoi gang? Threatening email sent

The number of threats being received by Bollywood stars is increasing day by day. Following the s