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Economic viability and underemployment in India’s unorganized manufacturing firms: evidence from nationally representative surveys

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  • Anamitra Roychowdhury

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Importance of the manufacturing sector in bringing about structural transformation in the economy is well appreciated in literature. In India, with more than 70% of manufacturing employment originating in the unorganised segment, it becomes imperative to explore the dynamics of employment and growth of firms in the unorganised manufacturing sector. Additionally, interest in the sector arises since it is one of the prime avenues of employment generation. In particular, this paper examines the economic viability of unorganised manufacturing firms and underemployment therein. Results on underemployment help us to conclude on the prospect of full-time employment opportunities in the sector, whereas an assessment of economic viability brings out the major obstacles to growth plaguing unorganised manufacturing firms. This article identifies the prime areas requiring policy intervention and emphasises the need of implementing existing policies on ground.

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  • Anamitra Roychowdhury, 2023. "Economic viability and underemployment in India’s unorganized manufacturing firms: evidence from nationally representative surveys," Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 28(2), pages 786-811, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rjapxx:v:28:y:2023:i:2:p:786-811
    DOI: 10.1080/13547860.2021.1945992
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