Jammu, April 30 -- Govt and Industry have to implement policies to ensure growth with equity
By Nisha Singh
By 2030, India will have over 23 million gig workers. Most of them will have no formal contract, no social security and no guaranteed income. This is not a future risk. It is already the reality.
India is in the middle of a structural shift in how work is defined and delivered. From delivery riders and app-based drivers to freelance designers and home tutors, millions are earning through platforms without a fixed employer or long-term security. According to NITI Aayog, the gig workforce is projected to grow from 7.7 million in 2020-21 to 23.5 million by 2029-30. This is no longer a marginal trend; it is the backbone of India's labo...