Q. Which sector is India's second largest employer after agriculture?
Answer: MSME sector
Notes: The MSME sector is India's second largest employment generator after agriculture. As of November 2023, 7.16 crore MSMEs were registered on the Udyam Portal and Udyam Assist Platform, employing 31.33 crore people. The sector contributes over 30% to India's GDP. MSMEs operate across manufacturing, services, and trade sectors nationwide.
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