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#Day4 – GS3 | Economy
Q. Discuss the significance of the gig economy in India's employment landscape. (150 words)
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✅ Directive & Syllabus
Directive: Discuss – explore multiple dimensions
GS3 Syllabus: Employment, Informal Sector, Economic Growth
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📝 Model Answer
🔹 Introduction
The gig economy involves flexible, freelance or platform-based work. It has grown rapidly in India due to digitization, urban youth participation, and platform tech (e.g., Swiggy, Uber, Urban Company).
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🔸 Significance
7.7 million gig workers in 2020–21 (NITI Aayog, 2022)
Projected to hit 23.5 million by 2029–30
Offers income flexibility for semi-skilled and youth workforce
Supports sectors like delivery, transport, digital freelancing
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🔸 Challenges
Absence of job security, insurance, or legal rights
Limited representation and social protection
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🔸 Way Forward
Implement provisions under Code on Social Security, 2020
Introduce portable benefits and skilling initiatives
Create a gig worker database for targeted welfare
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🔹 Conclusion
The gig economy is a vital part of India’s employment future. Ensuring safety nets and regulatory support is crucial to making it sustainable.
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#Day4 – GS3 | Economy
Q. Discuss the significance of the gig economy in India's employment landscape. (150 words)
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✅ Directive & Syllabus
Directive: Discuss – explore multiple dimensions
GS3 Syllabus: Employment, Informal Sector, Economic Growth
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📝 Model Answer
🔹 Introduction
The gig economy involves flexible, freelance or platform-based work. It has grown rapidly in India due to digitization, urban youth participation, and platform tech (e.g., Swiggy, Uber, Urban Company).
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🔸 Significance
7.7 million gig workers in 2020–21 (NITI Aayog, 2022)
Projected to hit 23.5 million by 2029–30
Offers income flexibility for semi-skilled and youth workforce
Supports sectors like delivery, transport, digital freelancing
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🔸 Challenges
Absence of job security, insurance, or legal rights
Limited representation and social protection
---
🔸 Way Forward
Implement provisions under Code on Social Security, 2020
Introduce portable benefits and skilling initiatives
Create a gig worker database for targeted welfare
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🔹 Conclusion
The gig economy is a vital part of India’s employment future. Ensuring safety nets and regulatory support is crucial to making it sustainable.
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#Day6 – GS2 | Government Schemes & Welfare
Q. To what extent, in your opinion, has the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana been successful in promoting skill development and employment in India? (150 words)
🔹 Introduction
PMKVY, launched in 2015, aims to boost youth employability through skill certification and vocational training.
🔸 Achievements
Trained 1.3 crore+ candidates by 2022
Strengthened Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for informal workers
Developed National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) for standardization
🔸 Challenges
Low placement rate (<20%) due to weak industry linkage
Skill-job mismatch persists across sectors
Quality & monitoring issues in training delivery
🔹 Conclusion
PMKVY has laid a foundation for India’s skilling ecosystem, but its impact on employment remains limited. A stronger industry connect, demand-driven curriculum, and outcome tracking are essential for real transformation.
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#Day6 – GS2 | Government Schemes & Welfare
Q. To what extent, in your opinion, has the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana been successful in promoting skill development and employment in India? (150 words)
PMKVY, launched in 2015, aims to boost youth employability through skill certification and vocational training.
🔸 Achievements
Trained 1.3 crore+ candidates by 2022
Strengthened Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for informal workers
Developed National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) for standardization
🔸 Challenges
Low placement rate (<20%) due to weak industry linkage
Skill-job mismatch persists across sectors
Quality & monitoring issues in training delivery
🔹 Conclusion
PMKVY has laid a foundation for India’s skilling ecosystem, but its impact on
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