Survey Shows 52% of Gig Workers Find it Difficult to Upskill

September 29, 2022 146 views

As per NITI Aayog research titled ‘India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy’, 2020-21, India is home to 7.7 million gig workers. By 2029–2030, it is anticipated to grow to 23.5 million, becoming a significant portion of the Indian workforce. Even though there are a high number of gig employees, upskilling of gig workers remains a concern. The cultivation of 21st-century skills, including communication, digital skills, technological competence, innovation, and logical reasoning, will become essential with the upskilling of gig workers. Read more

Published Date: Sep 18, 2022

Source: CNBC TV 18

Manisha Bajaj

Manisha Bajaj is an in-house upskilling and content expert. She writes about digital marketing, technology, machine learning, and AI. In her free time, she participates in discussion forums that have meaningful conversations. In her writing, you will come across interesting skillsets and modern-day technologies that translate to making one job-ready.