GIG WORKERS IN INDIA: A STUDY

In India an emerging gig economy, its growth trends, and the transformation of work in various sectors. It highlights the increasing prominence of gig and platform-based work across sectors such as construction, manufacturing, retail, transportation, logistics, and more. These sectors are projected to generate over 70 million gig jobs in the future. The report classifies gig workers into platform and non-platform workers, discussing their demographic characteristics, including age, education, income levels, and technology usage.

The study also provides insights into the geographical distribution of gig workers, noting that gig work is primarily urban, though it is gradually expanding into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Over the period from 2011-12 to 2019-20, gig workers grew significantly, with the share of gig workers in the total workforce rising from 0.54% to 1.33%. Despite the growth in the gig sector, informal work continues to prevail, both within the organised and unorganised sectors, with gig work contributing to the informalisation of the labour market.