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100			_aFaras, Fahin et al _954941
245			_aPlatform-based Gig work in India’s labour statistics
260			_a The Indian Journal of Labour Economics
300			_a68(1), Jan- Mar, 2025: p.323-337
520			_aPlatform-based gig work is rapidly growing in India and has become a significant component of the economy. Existing labour force surveys are unable to accurately capture this new and emerging form of work. This paper discusses conceptual and definitional issues related to gig work in labour statistics and critically reviews existing studies and estimates of India’s gig workforce. Drawing on recent experiences of several countries, the paper documents conceptual and practical lessons for updating and enhancing India’s labour force surveys for better data collection on gig workers. In doing so, the paper offers an approach to help quantify the size of the gig workforce and provide insights into the diverse and heterogeneous nature of gig work that would enable policymakers to design and implement targeted policies and programmes to improve the well-being of these workers. - Reproduced https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41027-025-00566-0
650			_aGig economy, Gig work, platform work, labour statistics, labour surveys, measurement if gig work _954942
773			_0 The Indian Journal of Labour Economics
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