Implications of the Rise of Platform Economy on The Gendered Labour Parity in India

This paper analyses the usage of Platform economy as a mode of inclusion of more women into the workforce of India. The paper aims to explore the strategic position of platform economy in a highly evolving world, taking into account both post pandemic trends as well as the historical social and economic situation of the region. It accounts for the possible road blocks, policy and social issues in implementation of a platform setup, whilst seriously considering it as a means of women empowerment and inclusion. The case study on Platform economy and women of India by NITI Ayog is also delved into to gauge the existing relationship between working women and platform economy.