MoL&E Report: Gig Workforce in India to Grow to 62 Million by 2047

Current Context: The report is titled "Gig Workforce in India to Grow to 62 Million by 2047", released on June 12, 2025, by the VV Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI), affiliated with the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E).

Key Insights

• Projected Growth: India’s gig workforce is expected to reach 62 million by 2047, making up 15% of the non-agricultural workforce.
• Sectoral Expansion: Initially focused on ride-sharing and food delivery, gig work is now expanding into healthcare, education, consulting, and creative services.
• Growth Scenarios: Under external constraints, the workforce may grow only to 32.5 million, but an optimistic trend could push it to 90.8 million.
• Policy Recommendations: Calls for worker rights, collective bargaining, algorithmic transparency, and a national registry for gig workers.

Question:

Q.1 By which year is India’s gig workforce projected to grow to 62 million, according to the VVGNLI report?
a) 2035
b) 2040
c) 2050
d) 2047

Answer: d) As per the report, India’s gig workforce is projected to reach 62 million by the year 2047, marking the centenary of Indian independence.