Chandrashekhar Mandal, Founder, Gaudrika Digital Labour Chowk (DLC), has been selected as an INK Fellow for his groundbreaking work in digitizing India’s informal labor market. His innovative platform not only connects daily wage and domestic construction workers with job opportunities but also offers crucial benefits such as health safety, insurance, and financial assistance. By formalizing the informal labor sector, DLC aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, including poverty alleviation and economic growth. Chandrashekhar’s commitment, creative business model, and the platform’s significant impact—already benefiting over 1 lakh workers—demonstrate its strong potential to scale its reach and ensure even more workers benefit from its innovative solutions.
Chandrashekhar Mandal
