CAUSE
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“Why is the informal sector so large in India?”
India's large informal sector is driven by a structural imbalance: rapid population growth and urbanization create more job seekers than formal employment opportunities. Millions rely on informal jobs due to limited formal sector capacity and uneven industrial development.
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CURRENT STATE
Approximately 85-90% of India's workforce is informally employed, lacking formal contracts or social protections. Over 31 crore unorganized workers are registered on the e-Shram portal. Informal employment contributes about half of India's GDP but features low wages and minimal social security.
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