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Future-Ready Gig Workers: Requirement for Appropriate Skills and State Support

Author(s) Ms. Priyashmin Sahu
Country India
Abstract The rapid expansion of the gig economy has transformed the nature of employment by creating flexible, technology-driven work opportunities across multiple sectors. While gig work offers income generation and labour market accessibility, it also raises concerns regarding skill adequacy, job security, social protection, and long-term career sustainability. This paper examines the evolving skill requirements necessary for building a future-ready gig workforce and analyses the institutional systems responsible for delivering such competencies. The study highlights the role of governments, digital platforms, educational institutions, and private training agencies in developing technical, digital, entrepreneurial, and soft skills among gig workers. It further identifies major challenges including skill mismatch, unequal access to training, income instability, algorithmic control, and the absence of comprehensive labour protections. Drawing upon contemporary literature and policy discussions, the paper argues that a coordinated policy framework is essential to ensure inclusive growth within the gig economy. The study recommends integrated skilling initiatives, portable social security mechanisms, platform accountability, and public-private collaboration to strengthen workforce resilience and productivity in the digital labour market. The paper contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable employment and the future of work in emerging economies.
Keywords Gig Economy, Skill Development, Digital Labour
Field Sociology > Economics
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-06-02
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.80190
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