The Economic Survey 2023-24 predicts that India’s gig workforce will expand to 2.35 crore (23.5 million) by 2029-30, constituting 4.1% of the total workforce.
As of 2020-21, NITI Aayog’s estimates based on national labor force data indicate that 77 lakh (7.7 million) workers were already engaged in the gig economy. With the rise of food delivery and instant delivery apps, gig work has become a significant part of urban life. However, this sector remains largely unregulated, leaving workers with minimal job security.
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Deccan Herald’s Producer Rajath Sharma is exploring whether gig work can be a viable part-time employment option, given its current full-time nature for many, especially delivery executives.
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