{"id":32988,"date":"2024-11-30T18:03:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T12:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=32988"},"modified":"2024-11-30T18:03:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T12:33:54","slug":"number-of-gig-platform-workers-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/30-11-2024\/number-of-gig-platform-workers-in-india","title":{"rendered":"Number of Gig & Platform Workers in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Syllabus :GS3\/Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • The government said that the number of gig workers and platform workers in the country is expected to rise to 23.5 million by 2029-30.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What Are Gig Workers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Gig workers are individuals who engage in temporary or flexible jobs, often through online platforms.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • They are part of the gig economy, which is characterized by freelance, short-term, or on-demand work rather than traditional, full-time employment.\n
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      • The gig economy in India has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by the widespread adoption of digital technologies<\/strong> and the proliferation of online platforms.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The gig and platform economy is an emerging sector with significant growth and employment potential.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Status in India\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • As per NITI Aayog’s report \u201cIndia\u2019s Booming Gig and Platform Economy\u201d (June 2022), there were 7.7 million gig and platform workers in India<\/strong> in 2020-21, including women.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • According to the Economic Survey 2020-21, India has become one of the world’s largest countries for flexi-staffing (gig and platform work). This form of work is expected to continue growing, particularly with the expansion of e-commerce platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Impacts\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Macro<\/strong>: The gig economy has had a substantial impact on India’s economy.\n
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            • \u00a0It has provided employment opportunities to millions of people, particularly in urban areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Micro: <\/strong>Gig work offers several benefits for workers, including flexibility, independence, and the ability to earn additional income.\n
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              • \u00a0Many gig workers appreciate the freedom to set their own schedules and work on multiple projects simultaneously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Challenges\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                • Gig workers in India have protested over issues like revenue sharing, working hours, and employment conditions.\n
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                  • These issues are hard to address within the current legal framework, which is designed for traditional employer-employee relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Lack of Legal Protection: <\/strong>Without recognizing employment relations, gig workers lack access to labor law protections, such as Occupational safety and health standards etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Income Instability: <\/strong>There is no guaranteed minimum earnings, and workers may not earn consistently, even if available for long hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Unregulated Working Hour<\/strong>s: Gig workers, like app-cab drivers, often work late into the night or early mornings, leading to safety concerns, including accidents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Measures\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                    • For the first time, the Code on Social Security, 2020<\/strong> provides definitions for \u2018gig workers\u2019 and \u2018platform workers\u2019 and outlines provisions related to them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • The Code on Social Security, 2020 includes the provision for framing social security measures for gig and platform workers, covering areas like:\n
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                      • Life and disability cover<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Accident insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Health and maternity benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Old-age protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        Conclusion and Way Forward\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                        • The gig economy in India is a dynamic and growing sector that offers numerous opportunities for workers and businesses alike.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • However, to fully harness its potential, it is essential to address the challenges faced by gig workers and create a supportive regulatory framework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • With the right policies and initiatives, the gig economy can contribute significantly to India’s economic growth and provide sustainable employment for millions of people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          Source :Air <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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