Examine the implications of the expansion of gig workforce on economic growth and employment scenario in the country.

II On employment benefits: i Opportunity to raise female labour force participation rate => Presently at 37% v/s global avg 1 57% ii Flexibility of work from home and work timings iii Employment creation in tier 2/3 cities => However these are challenges (1) lack of social security benefits => Code on social security 2020 not implemented yet ii Largely an urban phenomenon while majority population in rural => ISLME says only 6% in urban, 25% in rural iii Digital literacy low => ISLME says only 6% in rural Stated Broad-based recommendations will go a long way