India projected to see 10 lakh jobs this festive season, gig jobs surge

New Delhi, Sep 12: The upcoming festive season in India is likely to see the creation of up to 10 lakh jobs with a notable surge in gig and female workforce participation, a report showed on Thursday.

The festive season is expected to bring a significant boost in job opportunities, with a 35 per cent increase in both white-collar and blue-collar positions.

"Women are increasingly drawn to the flexibility and variety of roles available in the gig economy, including brand advocacy, beauty and grooming, online tutoring, domestic help, cab driving, and food delivery," according to NLB Services, a technology and digital talent solutions provider.

Many industries are gearing up for a rise in hiring, including retail, hotel, e-commerce, logistics, consumer goods, banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI), and retail, according to NLB Services, a technology and digital talent solutions provider.