Role of unorganized enterprises in transportation services in India

Abstract

Mobility accelerates the economic development” – is proved by the researchers across the world. The mobility generally has two main components – passenger and freight movement. In India both these operations are undertaken by unorganized establishments and a multitude of individual operators. These unorganized operations do not maintain records and it is difficult to quantify their contribution. The National Sample Survey (NSS) organization has undertaken a comprehensive survey of establishments and operators for the first time in India. This paper discusses the role played by unorganized sector in transport operations, their characteristics, employment generated, revenue and asset created etc. The paper also discusses the steps needed to modernize and accelerate their business operations.