Most of rural agricultural workers landed in non-productive, informal urban jobs in 25 years: study
- Posted on October 5, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
A comprehensive study reveals that over the past quarter-century, rural agricultural workers migrating to urban areas have predominantly entered low-wage, informal employment sectors with minimal productivity improvements. The research highlights a critical challenge in labor market transitions, emphasizing that structural economic reforms focusing on education quality and healthcare accessibility are essential to facilitate workforce movement toward higher-productivity industries and sustainable economic growth.
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Most of rural agricultural workers landed in non-productive, informal urban jobs in 25 years: study
Migration of rural workers to informal urban jobs yields little productivity gains; reform education and healthcare to shift toward productive sectors.
