Cement industry jobs are limited being capital intensive in nature. This is the reason why it does not attract enough direct employment. It is clear from the fact that its contribution in the total value added in the manufacturing sector is 2.5% while its contribution in the employment is 1%. In order to recruit one person in the cement factory, it requires a minimum of Rs 4.75 lakh in the form of investments.
The average Jobs in Cement Industry that took place by the year 1991 was 376 in Gujarat, which exceeded the average employment for all the industries taken together. If the two industries, which closed down, are included then the figure is even higher.
The Jobs in Cement Industry has also generated employment opportunities in the quarries, service sectors and the transportation sector. Apart from the direct employment generation the cement industry also creates indirect employment opportunities.
It is seen that production of cement of volume 1 mt generates employment worth 14 lakh individuals. The cement industry is primarily concentrated in Gujarat. It is estimated that with expansion in the industry in future 25 lakh employment opportunities will be created. The cement industry jobs may also be created outside the state.
Hence we can conclude that the cement industry jobs has significant employment linkages. In contrast with the agricultural sector the recent industry provided employment for the life of the plant. With liberalization and globalization, the cement industry is likely to increase its flow of income and with it so will be the employment opportunities.
