# Digital revolution creates lakhs of new jobs for Gen Z in India 2026-08-13T17:05:01+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India’s digital revolution, kickstarted by the 2015 Digital India scheme, has created a wave of new jobs for Gen Z. As of January 2026, the National Stock Exchange reported 12.7 crore unique registered investors, including many young intraday traders. The e-Shram portal listed 3.37 lakh platform gig workers by August 2025, with NITI Aayog projecting 1 to 2.35 crore jobs in the sector by 2029-30. Internet connections rose from 25.15 crore in 2014 to 96.96 crore in June 2024, and smartphone ownership among 15-29 year olds stands at 93.8%, even in rural areas. The digital economy’s share of GDP grew from 5.8% in 2014 to 11.74% in 2022-23, and is projected to reach 20% by 2030. Affordable data, India offers 1 GB for as low as Rs 3.8 on BSNL, has enabled youth to earn through freelancing, content creation, delivery services, and stock trading. The 5G network now covers 99.6% of districts, while high-speed internet reaches 2.18 lakh gram panchayats via Bharat Net. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com Tags: digital India, Gen Z jobs, gig economy, India digital revolution, internet affordability, stock market Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/digital-revolution-creates-lakhs-of-new-jobs-for-gen-z-in-india/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/digital-revolution-creates-lakhs-of-new-jobs-for-gen-z-in-india/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.