In Mumbai, gig workers like Datta Bansi Gupta, who work long hours under extreme heat, find the Maharashtra government's newly issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) inadequate for their protection. While the SOPs mandate breaks during the hottest hours, activists argue that they fail to address the real needs of informal workers who rely on daily wages. Apekshita Varshney, founder of the nonprofit HeatWatch, emphasized the necessity for enforceable protections, including shifted work hours, mandatory access to shade and drinking water, and cooling shelters. A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) indicates that Mumbai has seen an increase in very warm nights, worsening conditions for vulnerable populations. Activists stress the urgency of heat-resilient planning and governance as climate patterns become increasingly erratic. Additional municipal commissioner Avinash Dhakne acknowledged the need for long-term solutions, such as greening the city and improving infrastructure to combat urban heat.