Question : WORKERS IN UNORGANISED SECTORS

he total number of workers in unorganised sectors in the country at present, urban and rural separately, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)

According to the survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) in 2004-05, the total employment in both the organized and the unorganized sectors in the country was 459 million. Of which, 433 million are in the unorganized sector. The number of unorganized workers in urban and rural areas separately and State wise is not presently available.