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The Dichotomy of Informal v/s Unorganized Sector


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1 Associate Professor Dept of Business Economics The M S University of Baroda
2 Assistant Professor Navrachana University, Baroda
     

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The present paper attempts to evaluate the persisting dichotomy between the terms informal and unorganized sector/workers. The usage and definition of the said terms differs significantly both within and outside the country. Since a huge amount of labor force is employed in these sectors the problem of its recognition and coverage endows a great challenge towards development of human resource in India. Further, the vagueness in terms create worthless impediment in social security policy framing in India. The paper throws light on the present bewilderment over the issue.
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Authors

Jayant Kumar
Associate Professor Dept of Business Economics The M S University of Baroda
Hitesh I Bhatia
Assistant Professor Navrachana University, Baroda

Abstract


The present paper attempts to evaluate the persisting dichotomy between the terms informal and unorganized sector/workers. The usage and definition of the said terms differs significantly both within and outside the country. Since a huge amount of labor force is employed in these sectors the problem of its recognition and coverage endows a great challenge towards development of human resource in India. Further, the vagueness in terms create worthless impediment in social security policy framing in India. The paper throws light on the present bewilderment over the issue.

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