CBSE Class 10 Economics
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Sectors of the Indian Economy — Question 26
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Question A study in Ahmedabad found that out of 15,00,000 workers in the city, 11,00,000 worked in the unorganised sector. The total income of the city in this year (1997-1998) was Rs 60,000 million. Out of this Rs 32,000 million was generated in the organised sector. Present this data as a table. What kind of ways should be thought of for generating more employment in the city?
| Organised Sector | Unorganised Sector | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees | 4,00,000 | 11,00,000 |
| Total income (million) | 32,000 | 28,000 |
A few ways of generating more employment in the city can be:
- Skill Development Programs — Implement vocational training and skill development programs to enhance the employability of the workforce, especially in sectors with high demand.
- Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) — Provide incentives, subsidies, and easier access to credit for SMEs to encourage entrepreneurship and job creation.
- Tourism and Culture — Develop the tourism and cultural sectors by improving infrastructure, marketing, and preserving heritage sites to attract tourists and create related employment.
- Supporting Unorganised Sector — Formalise and support the unorganised sector by providing access to social security benefits, legal protections, and financial services.
- Enhancing Education and Healthcare — Improve the quality of education and healthcare to build a healthier and more educated workforce, which can drive productivity and innovation.