Question : LABOUR INTENSIVE PRODUCTIVITY



(a) whether labour intensive productivity particularly agricultural productivity of the country is lower than that of other countries;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to improve labour intensive productivity in the country?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MUNI LALL)

(a) to (c) : Relevant data comparing labour intensive productivity in the agriculture sector in India with that of other countries is not maintained. Efforts to improve labour intensive productivity in the country is a continuing process through upgradation of skills and use of inputs like fertilizers, irrigation etc.