In an age where impulse purchases are just a few clicks away, and mindfulness is not usually associated with adolescents. But going beyond the convenience of quick commerce, Samvir Sujan, a Std X student of Cathedral & John Connon School, chose to understand the labour behind groceries delivered within minutes.

With a keen interest in economics, the 16-year-old wrote to a quick commerce company seeking permission to survey delivery partners. Over three weeks, Sujan interviewed 50 gig workers across South and Central Mumbai warehouses. “Their work is time-sensitive, so I requested 10-20 minutes to walk them through my questionnaire,” he said.