Before we speak of decent work for informal sector workers of India, we need to remember that this sector represents about 380 to 400 Million workers, or about 91% to 92% of the active population of our country. In other words the organised sector represents only 8% -9% of the active population. The workers of the organised sector workers are in the administration and in modern industries, both private and public. The word “organised” underlines the fact that these industries have modern equipments, are involved in chain production and have obvious linkages with other institutions especially financial institutions. The organised workers are often unionised. It is one of their main characteristics. They benefit often of social security.

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