What is the difference between primary and secondary sector ?

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Primary sector Secondary sector

a. The primary sector or the agricultural sector constitutes the backbone of our economy, and the major sources of employment. Primary activity which is involved with the production or extraction of natural resources. It involves cultivation of crops, fruits, vegetables, raring of livestock all which are required for a living a. This sector involves use of natural goods and transform them into something more valuable by the process of manufacturing.

b. Around 51% of the population is engaged in the primary sector, ( 2012 data)For GDP, the contribution of primary sector to GDP has been , 15%.

b. Around 22% of the total workforce is employed in the secondary sector. It contributes 26% of the GDP
This sector makes use of land, labour, capital, machinery, entrepreneurship and transform raw material into a more valuable product.

c. .Being the primary sector, it is a major source of raw material for vast segment of important industries . It ensures food security for the country by guaranteeing availability of food grains in the country.This sector includes activities like farming, dairy, fishing and other related activities.

This sector may include industries like iron and steel, textile industry etc.

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