The Indian government has ambitious plans to make India a 5 trillion-dollar economy by FY25. While this needs all major industries to fire on all its cylinders, it is the emergence of the Gig economy that is giving a big thrust to the government’s plans while encouraging inclusivity – But what role will Gig economy play in India’s development? That’s what we are explaining. Gig economy is often used for a wide range of activities that do not include permanent employment. In recent times it is the rise of food delivery and e-commerce platforms that has created the most jobs in the gig economy.