Question

What are the differences between organized and unorganized sector workers?

Answer 1

The sector which is registered and follows government rules and regulations, having employees and employee unions is called as an organised sector. In India, banks, railways, the insurance industry, central government employees, etc can be called as an Organised Sector. This sector is governed by various acts like Factories Act, Bonus Act, PF Act, Minimum Wages Act, etc. The sector that comprises of small-scale enterprises or units and is not registered with the government is called an unorganized sector. it has remained largely outside the control of the government. Agricultural labourers, small and marginal farmers, artisans like weavers, carpenters, blacksmiths, etc. constitute an unorganised sector.