How has the nature of workforce changed in India in recent times?
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Distribution of workforce by industrial sectors shows substantial shift from farm work to non-farm work.
Secondary and tertiary sectors have shown an increase. The distribution of workforce in different states indicates that self-employed and regular salaried people have moved to casual wage work. Yet, self-employment continues to be the major employment provider.
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