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2. Physical and Mental Labour

If work is done with one’s physical strength and ability of the body parts that is
called physical labour, for example, porter, coolie, farmers, cart driver, etc. If a labour
is done using the skills, brain, creativity and logic then such labour is called mental
labour. For example, teacher, lawyers, doctor, etc.

mental labour physical labour
3. Skilled and Unskilled Labour

If a labour is done by using efficiency, knowledge, training and skills, it is called
skilled labour. The skilled labour has high demand in international labour market.
Example of such labours are teachers, lawyers, doctors, engineers, etc. The labour
which does not require any specialized skill, education and training is called unskilled
labour, for example, porters, cart drivers, etc.

Labour is equally needed for the economic prosperity of a nation except the unproductive
labour. They are the burden for the society who obstruct the development of the
country.

“Labour is the great producers of wealth, it moves all other causes."
- Daniel Webster

Importance of Labour

Labour plays an important role in the income generation of a nation. It increases the
economic activities in the country by utilizing available means and resources. Some
of the importance of labour are given as follows:
i. Labour contributes to economic enhancement through economic activities of
a country.
ii. Labour produces necessary goods and services.
iii. Labour mobilizes the capital and resources for the production of goods
and services.
iv. Through the utilization of labour foreign currency can be earned.
v. Labour utilizes the waste resources and inactive manpower.
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