IIT Delhi Develops ‘Work4Food’ For Food Delivery Agents Argus News, 08 January 2024 IIT Delhi on Monday said that their research team has developed ‘Work4Food’ which not only guarantees government-mandated minimum wage compensations for delivery workers but also seeks to minimise platform costs while ensuring customer satisfaction. Read Now
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