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Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE)
Context:
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released key results of ASUSE for 2021-22 and 2022-23.
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- ASUSE covered rural and urban areas of the whole of India (except the villages in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which are difficult to access).
- Sector-wise, it captured unincorporated non-agricultural establishments (UiNAE) belonging to Manufacturing, Trade and Other Services.
- Ownership-wise, UiNAE in proprietorship, partnership (excluding Limited Liability Partnerships), Self-Help Groups (SHG), co-operatives, etc. were covered.
Key Highlights from ASUSE 2021-22 and ASUSE 2022-23 Results
- Growth of Unincorporated Sector:
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- The number of establishments in the sector grew from 5.97 crore in 2021-22 to 6.50 crore in 2022-23, representing a 5.88% increase .
- The number of establishments in the other services sector grew annually by 15.12%, indicating a robust sectoral expansion.
- The number of manufacturing establishments increased by 2.22% reflecting a gradual opening up of the sector after the pandemic period.
- Labour Market and Employment:
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- The unincorporated non-agricultural sector employed about 11 crore workers in 2022-23, up from 9.8 crore in 2021-22.
- This 7.84% annual growth indicates healthy labour market growth and demonstrates the sector’s capacity to generate employment.
- Maximum annual employment growth during the period was in other services sector (13.42%) followed by manufacturing sector (6.34%).
- Productivity:
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- GVA per worker (measure of labour productivity of the sector) rose to Rs. 1,41,769 in 2022-23 from Rs. 1,38,207 in 2021-22.
- During the same period, the Gross Value of Output (GVO) per establishment increased from Rs. 3,98,304 to Rs. 4,63,389.
- This indicates increased productivity and efficient use of resources including labour, critical for sustained economic growth and competitiveness.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the first full-fledged survey of ASUSE (ASUSE 2021-22):
- ASUSE 2021-22 was severely impacted by the second wave of pandemic, particularly April – June 2021, hampering survey to a great extent.
- This resulted in lower reporting and affected the overall annual estimates for 2021-22.
- However, the situation improved gradually from July 2021 onwards, and the sector showed resilience in the face of the pandemic.
Objective of the ASUSE Survey:
- Data Integration: It captures economic and operational characteristics of UiNAE in manufacturing, trade, and other services (excluding construction).
- National Accounts: The survey supplements corporate sector data, aiding in the compilation of National Accounts Statistics.
- Policy and Planning: It supports various ministries and organisations in their planning and policy-making efforts.
DO YOU KNOW?
- The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducted the first full-fledged ASUSE survey in 2021-22 (April 2021 – March 2022).
- Initially planned for 2020-21, the survey was delayed due to the pandemic, and could only be initiated from April, 2021.
- Thereafter, the next survey, ASUSE 2022-23, was conducted from October 2022 to September 2023.
Unincorporated Sector:
- It is an integral part of the Indian economy.
- It not only comprises a large number of establishments but also generates a large number of employment.
- It also significantly contributes to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
- This sector broadly includes informal sector enterprises, highlighting the need for comprehensive data for effective planning and policy formulation.
- UiNAE are the Non-agricultural establishments which are not incorporated i.e., neither registered under Companies Act, 1956 nor under Companies Act, 2013.
- Other Service Establishment: A service establishment engaged in activities for the benefit of consumers, which can be individuals or institutions.
- These activities typically result in changes in the condition of consumers when released on demand.