INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

It has become clear that digital enablement has been a game-changer in every region of the world. At one point in time, the concept of information and communication technology (ICT) was mostly limited to the services sector in India. However, since the launch of the Digital India program in 2015, digitalization has spread throughout every aspect of human existence. Through the promotion of entrepreneurial innovation and productivity, digitalization has been shown to have a beneficial effect on the economic growth of a nation, according to studies conducted all over the world. The present study will attempt to assess its influence on employment in India, with particular reference to the restructuring of employment and changes in job composition as a result of digitization. Although it has had an impact on a variety of economic indicators, the present study will aim to analyse its impact on employment. There is a possibility that it will result in the development of new skilled jobs; nevertheless, there is also the possibility that it could result in the replacement of routine work and other cyber security issues. Therefore, an attempt is made to examine the change from the point of view of labor markets, as well as the capacity of individuals to adjust to the shifting employment pattern in the nation, and the obligation of the education sector to reform in accordance with the changes in the required skill sets that are requested by the industry. The incorporation of digital skill sets into the curriculum of higher education institutions has the potential to contribute to the improvement of labor market efficiency and flexibility, as well as to the closing of the digital skill gap in India. According to the findings of the study, digitization has the potential to not only close the gender gap in employment but also to offer chances for vocational training to young people, which can potentially assist in capitalizing on the benefits of the demographic dividend. It is the responsibility of the government to work toward reducing the digital divide by increasing the availability of internet access in both urban and rural areas.

Keywords: Digital; productivity; ICT; employment; urban and rural areas