UPSC Editorial Analysis: The Gig Economy Conundrum in India

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Introduction The recent nationwide strikes by gig workers, particularly on New Year’s Eve, have cast a harsh spotlight on India’s booming gig economy. With NITI Aayog projecting the gig and platform workforce to expand exponentially from roughly 1 …