NSO Reports Top 50 Districts Drive One-Third of India's Informal Sector Activity
The National Statistics Office released the first district-level estimates of India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector, revealing that the top 50 districts contribute nearly one-third of establishments, workforce, and gross value added (GVA). The top 10 districts, spread across states like Gujarat, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh, account for about one-tenth of the sector's activity. Haryana leads in informal-sector productivity with seven top districts, while Telangana and Northeast states show high female participation. The data covers 757 districts, highlighting regional variations in scale, productivity, and women's involvement.
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thetribune broke this story on 10 Sept, 11:34 am. Other outlets followed.