Which age group is known as workforce population ? Explain the existing employment structure in the agricultural sector in India. Also explain major problems. -Economics 9th
People from 15 to 59 years are included in the work force population. Existing employment structure in the agricultural sector : (i) Employment structure is characterized by self-employment in the agricultural sector. (ii) Whole family contributes in the field even though every body is really not needed. Major problems : (iii) Nature of work is just for few hours in the morning as well as in the evening and in the entire day they do not have any job to do. (iv) The disguised unemployment is found in the agricultural sector which is more harmful because people themselves are unaware about their unemployment.