Employment of Women in the Garment Industry

Abstract

India has emerged as one of the major garment producing and exporting nations of the world.

 Garment making is a labour-intensive industry and most of the employment goes to women.

 It brings foreign exchange to the country through exports. In India, the readymade garment sector forms an important segment in the broad-based textile industry. The activities of the textile industry include spinning, weaving, and production of cloth and garment items. It accounts for about 4 per cent of GDP, 25 per cent of the industrial production, and 30 per cent of the export earnings of the country. Besides, the industry provides gainful employment to millions of people directly and indirectly.