PATNA, June 24 -- The minister for urban development and housing department Nitish Mishra on Tuesday inspected the air-conditioned lounges set up for gig workers.

After Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Bihar has become the third state to provide such dedicated resting facilities for gig workers.

The minister stated that the facility is being operated by Patna Smart City Limited, a public undertaking under the department. "Both shelters (lounges) were constructed at a cost of Rs.16 lakh each. They were inaugurated by the Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on June 19. The lounges are equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, seating, 24-hour security guards, cleaning staff, CCTV surveillance, and other facilities. A nominal fee of...