Problems and Prospects of Labours in Unorganised Sector in Dumka District of Santal Pargana, Jharkhand

Vol-2 | Issue-7 | July-2015 | Published Online: 10 July 2015    PDF ( 125 KB )
Author(s)
Rajiv Kerketta 1

1Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, S.P. College, Dumka, Jharkhand

Abstract

In the Dumka district of Santal Pargana, Jharkhand, the unorganised sector is facing a number of problems that have had a big effect on the job prospects of those who work in this sector. This paper tries to show the problems and opportunities facing people who work in the unorganised sector of the Dumka district. The unorganised sector is an important part of the Indian economy. It employs a lot of people in fields like agriculture, construction, mining, and services, among others. But the sector is known for low wages, long hours, lack of job security, and bad working conditions, which makes it hard for workers to make a living. These problems also affect the unorganised sector in the Dumka district. The lack of social security is one of the biggest problems for people who work in the unorganised sector of the Dumka district. Most people who work in this sector don't have access to social security benefits like health insurance, pensions, or other forms of welfare. This puts them at risk of not having enough money and leaves them open to accidents or illnesses they didn't plan for.
Another big problem for people who work in the unorganised sector is that they don't have many chances to learn new skills or get training. Most of the people who work in this sector don't have the skills or training they need to do their jobs well. This makes it harder for them to make more money and raise their standard of living. In the unorganised sector in Dumka district, there are also a lot of jobs for children. In places like brick kilns, construction sites, and farms, children are often forced to work in dangerous situations. This takes away their childhood and puts them in danger of physical and emotional harm. In the Dumka district, the unorganised sector is run by a small number of powerful people who control the labour market. This makes it hard for workers to bargain for better pay and conditions at work. The fact that there is no minimum wage policy in the unorganised sector makes this problem even worse. Even with these problems, the unorganised workers in the Dumka district have some opportunities. The government has started a number of programmes and schemes to help workers in the unorganised sector get social security benefits and learn new skills. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is one of these programmes. Its goal is to give people who work in rural areas jobs and social security benefits.
Also, the government has set up several vocational training centres and skill-building programmes to make it easier for workers in the unorganised sector to find jobs. One of these programmes is the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), which aims to teach youth new skills and make them more employable in a variety of fields. In conclusion, the problems that workers in the unorganised sector of Dumka district face are serious and need immediate attention from the government and other stakeholders. But it's not all bad news for the people who work in this industry. The government has started a few schemes and programmes to help workers in the unorganised sector get social security benefits and learn new skills. These projects could help workers make a better living and make the world a fairer and more just place.

Keywords
Unorganised Sector, Social Security, Opportunities, Immediate, Fairer
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