Profile of employment of social groups in the MSMEs in India as per Fourth MSME Census

Abstract

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector holds a very important position in the Indian economy in terms contribution to the GDP as well as generating gainful employment. India being a heterogenous society, one important aspect of employment is the issue of its distribution among the various social groups, such as the scheduled caste (SCs), scheduled tribe (STs), other backward classes (OBCs) and others comprising of the general caste category. Study of distribution of employment among these social groups enables us to analyze the economic engagement of the work force in one of the industrial sectors of the country. It is also helpful in studying social development of India