Urban Livelihood

Unorganized sector is characterized by low wages, long hours of work and lack of job security. People prefer to work in an organised sector because of the following reasons –

1. Workers enjoy security of employment.
2. There are fixed number of working hours. If workers work more, they have to be paid overtime by the employer
3. Employees of the organised sector are entitled to medical leave, payment during holidays, provident fund etc.
4. Workers also get medical benefits and under the laws, factory manager has to ensure facilities like drinking water and a safe working environment.

Challenges faced by rural women –

1. Poor resource base and resource quality (small or no agricultural land and water)
2. Illiteracy and lack of skill
3. Lack of awareness on different government schemes and programmes
4. Lack of knowledge of disasters

Challenges faced by urban women –

1. Lack of employment and irregular jobs
2. Lack of job security and low wages
3. Lack of sufficient and timely credit support system for petty trade
4. Fear of eviction by police and civic bodies
5. Congested and hazardous working conditions