A Broad Analysis over the Current Trend of Employment Growth in Rural Odisha, India

Abstract

The present research article makes an attempt to discuss on the current trend of employment growth in rural Odisha. The rural segment of Odisha persistently suffers from the problem of unemployment, poverty and distress migration with a higher magnitude. Agriculture is considered as the prime source of livelihood for Odisha. It delivers both direct and indirect employment opportunities to more than 60 percent of the population. Unfortunately, due to socio-economic and environmental factors, the share of this sector towards GSDP is gradually declining. The share of agriculture & animal husbandry sector to GSDP of Odisha has remained to be 15.1 percent, 13.1 percent and 12.3 percent for the years 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 respectively. However, with the detail analysis over the growth, issues, sources and schemes of employment, this article suggests corrective measures for socio-economic development of rural Odisha.