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INSPIRA-JOURNAL OF MODERN MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP(JMME) [ Vol. 16 | No. 1(II) | January - March, 2026 ]

Analysis of Employment and Job Security in Different Areas of Ahmedabad City

Nilesh D Thakkar & Dr. Shraddha Sharma

Employment opportunities and job security are key elements of financial stability and personal welfare. With urban areas such as Ahmedabad growing due to industrialization and expansion of the service sector, inequalities in employment opportunities and job security have increased between various parts of the city. This article seeks to examine patterns of employment and job security perception in the different regions of Ahmedabad, i.e., North, South, East, West, and Central areas, in terms of sectoral differences, demographic factors, and socio-economic conditions. The research is founded on a systematic primary survey of 500 respondents, chosen via stratified random sampling from various residential and industrial clusters. The aim is to grasp the character of employment—either formal or informal—and examine how gender, education, skill level, and work experience influence employment type and perceived job security. Secondary information from government reports, labor studies, and urban employment figures is also included to enrich the analysis. Early evidence points to a relatively greater degree of job security in public sector jobs and among employees in large organized private businesses, which are mainly based in western and central parts of Ahmedabad. By contrast, the eastern and southern areas have a higher proportion of informal work with little protection at the job level, particularly in industries such as textiles, construction, and retail. Gender disparity is evident, with women often employed in lower-paying, less secure jobs. Additionally, youth and less-educated workers show greater vulnerability to job instability, especially in contractual and seasonal work arrangements. The research identifies the urgent need for region-based employment policies that enhance equal job opportunities, skill creation, and social security coverage. It also emphasizes strengthening labor legislation and introducing employment welfare programs, particularly in under-served and weak areas of the city. The study of employment trends across space helps in deeper understanding of urban labor markets and provides directions for inclusive economic growth.

Thakkar, N. & Sharma, S. (2026). Analysis of Employment and Job Security in Different Areas of Ahmedabad City. Journal of Modern Management & Entrepreneurship, 16(01(II)), 147–154. https://doi.org/10.62823/JMME/16.01(II).9059
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Article DOI: 10.62823/JMME/16.01(II).9059

DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.62823/JMME/16.01(II).9059


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