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College student delivers for Blinkit to fund studies

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Blinkit is a quick commerce platform that delivers groceries and essentials in minutes

A viral post by entrepreneur Manas Muduli highlights a college student in Bhubaneswar who works as a Blinkit delivery boy on Sundays

The student lost his father a year ago and uses his earnings to pay for college and support his widowed mother

Entrepreneur Manas Muduli shared a viral post on X about a college student in Bhubaneswar.
The student works as a delivery boy for Blinkit on Sundays and college off days.
He lost his father about a year ago; his father worked at a small private company with no pension or savings.
The student uses his earnings to pay for college, support himself, and send money to his widowed mother who lives 150 km away.
Muduli wrote: 'Sundays are full work days for him since college remains off.'
Thousands of users praised the student's determination and discussed gig worker realities in India.
One netizen commented: 'A large part of gig workers belong to this category… they need encouragement and empathy.'

The story went viral, sparking a conversation about the gig economy and financial struggles of students in India.
It highlights how quick commerce platforms like Blinkit provide part-time income opportunities.
The post reflects broader societal changes where education and hard work are valued together.

Blinkit is a quick commerce platform that delivers groceries and essentials in minutes.
It operates in multiple Indian cities and employs delivery partners for last-mile logistics.
The company makes money through delivery fees and commissions from partner stores.