Published: 19 October 2025Economy
Ministry of Labour Signs MoU with Zomato for 2.5 Lakh Annual Jobs via NCS
The Ministry of Labour & Employment signed an MoU with Zomato to create approximately 2.5 lakh job opportunities annually through the National Career Service (NCS) portal. The partnership aims to connect job seekers registered on the NCS platform with gig and platform economy opportunities across food delivery, logistics, and hyperlocal services.
India's gig economy is projected to grow to 2.35 crore workers by 2029-30, up from an estimated 77 lakh in 2020-21. The NCS portal currently has over 3 crore registered job seekers and 38 lakh active employers. This public-private partnership model is being replicated with other platform companies. Rajasthan has over 15 lakh registered NCS job seekers, with Jaipur and Jodhpur being major urban employment hubs for gig workers.
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Which platform has been designated to connect job seekers with gig economy opportunities under the MoU between the Ministry of Labour & Employment and Zomato?
Explanation · Correct answer BThe Ministry of Labour & Employment signed an MoU with Zomato to create approximately 2.5 lakh job opportunities annually through the National Career Service (NCS) portal, which currently has over 3 crore registered job seekers and 38 lakh active employers.
Frequently asked questions
What MoU did India's Ministry of Labour sign with Zomato?
The **Ministry of Labour & Employment** signed an MoU with **Zomato** to create approximately **2.5 lakh job opportunities annually** through the **National Career Service (NCS) portal**, connecting job seekers with gig economy opportunities in food delivery, logistics, and hyperlocal services.
What is India's National Career Service (NCS) portal?
The **National Career Service (NCS) portal** is a digital job-matching platform operated by India's Ministry of Labour & Employment. It connects job seekers with employment opportunities — including gig economy roles. As on November 20, 2025, the NCS portal had **more than 6.02 crore jobseekers** registered since inception.
What is India's projected gig economy size by 2029-30?
India's gig economy is projected to grow to **2.35 crore workers by 2029-30**, up from an estimated **77 lakh in 2020-21**. The Ministry of Labour's MoU with Zomato to create 2.5 lakh annual jobs targets expanding formal pathways for gig workers.
How many job seekers are registered on India's NCS portal?
India's **National Career Service (NCS) portal** has over **1 crore registered job seekers**. The MoU between the Ministry of Labour and Zomato aims to create approximately **2.5 lakh job opportunities annually** on this platform for gig economy roles.
What sectors will the India-Zomato NCS MoU create jobs in?
The **Ministry of Labour-Zomato MoU** through the NCS portal targets gig economy jobs in **food delivery, logistics, and hyperlocal services**. India's gig economy is projected to grow to 2.35 crore workers by 2029-30 from 77 lakh in 2020-21.
