Why is the level of participation of people in productive activities in rural India more than urban India?

Reasons of more level of participation of people in productive activities in rural India than urban India are as follows :

1. People in rural areas have limited resources to earn a higher income and participate more in the employment market.

2. Many do not go to schools, colleges and other training institutions. Even if some go, they discontinue in the middle, to join the work force. Whereas, in urban areas, a considerable section is able to study in various educational institutions.

3. Urban people have a variety of employment opportunities. They look for the appropriate job to suit their qualifications and skills. In rural areas, people cannot stay at home as their economic condition may not allow them to do so.