India's Gen Z Shifts from Traditional Jobs to Freelancing and Gig Work

India's Generation Z is increasingly moving away from traditional 9-to-5 corporate jobs toward freelancing and gig work, attracted by flexibility, creative independence, and multiple income streams. Government data shows the gig workforce growing from 7.7 million in 2020-21 to projections of over 23 million by 2030. This shift reflects changing work preferences, economic factors, and digital fluency, with many young professionals prioritizing skill stability over permanent employment.