Abstract
This article examined the level and recent trends in rural wages, the extent of the wage gap and inequality across the states in agriculture. Recent trends showed a continuous and persistent rise in real wages for agricultural and non-farm activities in rural areas. Inequality in wage rate was lower among diverse agricultural operations within and across the year(s). Regression analysis indicated that the wage rate was agriculture was positively influenced by productivity, period and labour availability. Effective implementation of minimum wage law and equal pay for work of equal value would reduce the wage gap and inequality.
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