ASUSE 2025 gives district-level estimates. They show that India's informal economy is a major source of employment, and that formalisation must be inclusive and must ensure dignity and protection for workers.
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ASUSE 2025 gives district-level estimates. They show that India's informal economy is a major source of employment, and that formalisation must be inclusive and must ensure dignity and protection for workers.
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