Question

What constitutes the unorganized sector in urban areas ? Why do workers in this sector need protection ?

CBSE Class X Social Science SA ( 3 marks)

Answer 1

Answer:

In the urban areas, unorganised sector comprises workers in small scale industry, casual workers in construction, trade and transport, etc. It also includes street vendors, head load workers, garment markers, rag pickers,

(i) Government can fix the minimum wages rate and working hours.

(ii) Government can provide cheap loans to the self employed people.

(iii) Government can provide cheap and affordable basic services like education, health, food to these workers.

Answer 2

Explanation:

In the urban areas, unorganised sector comprises mainly small-scale industry, casual workers in construction, trade and transport, street vendors, head-load workers, garment makers, ragpickers, etc. All these workers constitute unorganized sector in urban areas. A majority of workers in the unorganized sector are from scheduled castes scheduled tribes and backward communities. Workers in unorganised sector urban areas need protection because, besides getting the irregular and low- paid work, these workers also face social discrimination. They are looked down upon by the people in urban areas. Protection and support to the unorganised sector workers is thus necessary for both economic and social development.