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▪ Home-based work is an important
part of the economy. This includes
the manufacture of lace, zari or
brocade, carpets, bidis, agarbattis
and many such products. This
work is mainly done by women
and children.
▪ An agent provides raw materials
and also picks up the finished
product. Home workers are paid
on a piece-rate basis, depending
on the number of pieces they
make.
