Define ‘unorganised sector’. Mention three disadvantages of it.

Unorganised sector is characterised by small and scattered units which are largely outside the control of the government.

Three disadvantages of unorganised sector:

(i) Employment is not secure.

(ii) Generally jobs in such type of sector are low paid and generally not regular.

(iii) Employers do not make provision for overtime payment, paid leaves or holidays, medical facilities, gratuity and provident fund.