The informal sector in India is becoming an important part of the economy. This book looks at the informal manufacturing sector in India in detail. It talks about how the sector has grown in the past and gives ideas for how it can keep growing in the future. The researchers studied different parts of the sector in both rural and urban areas. They found that the sector is very diverse and has different levels of productivity. The study shows how the sector has changed over time, from before reforms to after reforms. The researchers suggest ways to help the sector grow and improve.