India
In 2002-03, the Indian economy
produced mixed results due to a number of factors including a severe drought,
nascent industrial revival, geo-political unrest and a sluggish global
economy. Recovering from this malaise, the economy is expected to grow
by 7.4% in 2003-04, led by a 10.7% rise in agriculture and a 7.3% rise
in the services sector. However, the industrial sector is expected to
grow by only 5%. With improved foreign currency reserves, the rupee gained
strength throughout 2003. On poverty, no official estimates are available
since the 1999-2000 census. The number of women formally employed rose
slightly, although most women are employed in the informal and rural sectors.
Nationwide, only 9% of employed males and 3% of employed females worked
full time in formal employment.
- To read a detailed labor market
analysis for India, download one of the following:
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Source:
SARDI —
South Asian Research
& Development Initiative
CA-1-D, Munirka,
New Delhi 110 067, India.
Tel; 91+11+26180038, 91+9810487977
Fax; 91+11+26181578
Email: office@sardi.org
Web: http://www.mobilityandhiv.org
Data updated: November 13, 2003.
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