Critically discussing the role of the gig economy, highlights its status in India.

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Q) “Critically discussing the role of the gig economy, highlights its status in India. (15 marks, 250 words)

गिग अर्थव्यवस्था की भूमिका की आलोचनात्मक चर्चा करते हुए भारत में इसकी स्थिति पर प्रकाश डालिए।”

Demand of the Question– The question demands understanding of the gig economy, its positives and negatives over the Indian economy.

Directive Word– Critically discuss- This keyword demands mentioning what is gig economy. Along with it, it requires discussing positives and negatives equally. Highlight- This requires bringing out the status of the gig economy through the above discussion.

Structure of the Answer

Intro– Describe what a gig economy is and mention the status data of it in India.

Body– State the importance of it in the first part. In the second part, mention what are the advantages of a gig economy. In the next part, mention what are the challenges and disadvantages of it. Give examples and reasons. In a small section mention what are the initiatives for supporting this.

Conclusion– Conclude by highlighting what is the status of the gig economy by stating the numbers, its growth patterns, sectors of expansion and future perspectives.

Part of Syllabus– GS Paper 3- Indian Economy