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    The term ‘workforce in unorganized sector’ is referred to those who are not able to organize themselves in pursuit of their common interest due to casual nature of employment, ignorance and illiteracy etc. (see Government of India, 2010f, p. 77)

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    Among the different sectors in the economy, the rate of growth of major sectors during 2008–2009 at factor cost (2004–2005 prices) were: Agriculture 1.6%, Manufacturing 3.2%, Transport and other services 11.6% (see Government of India, 2010b, p. 3)

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    Upanishads deal with fundamental questions about existence, life, creation, death etc. (see Prasad, N. d.).

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