THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL ECONOMY ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN INDIA

The digital economy in India is growing fast. It is helping to create jobs, especially for young people. New technologies, internet access and affordable phones along with government plans like Digital India are changing the way people work. Now many jobs are available online through platforms, e-commerce, freelancing, remote work and entrepreneurship. This study looks at how the digital economy affects peoples jobs in India. It focuses on job opportunities, digital skills, income, career growth and the problems that young workers face. We used a research design and a quantitative approach to collect data from 55 people, including students, job seekers, freelancers, self-employed individuals and employed youth through a questionnaire. We also gathered data from research articles government reports and published literature. The findings show that the digital economy is helping young people find jobs making it easier to search for jobs and encouraging self-employment and entrepreneurship. Most of the people we talked to said that digital skills, online professional networks and digital tools are important for getting and keeping a job. Young people are feeling optimistic about their career growth in Indias labour market. However there are still challenges like a lack of skills, access to digital infrastructure and job insecurity. The study concludes that the digital economy is important for creating jobs and promoting inclusion. But its benefits are not evenly distributed. To ensure that young people have jobs we need to strengthen infrastructure improve access to quality digital education and training and develop policies that protect gig and platform workers. The research highlights the need for skill development and inclusive digital policies. The digital economy has an impact on youth employment in India. Digital skills, online professional networks and digital tools are essential for employability and career prospects. Challenges like skill gaps, access to digital infrastructure and job insecurity need to be addressed. The digital economy plays a role in creating employment opportunities and promoting inclusion. To maximize its impact, on Indias youth workforce we need to focus on skills, infrastructure and inclusive policies. The digital economy is transforming employment patterns. Creating new opportunities through digital platforms. Digital skills are crucial for young people to get and keep a job in todays economy.