"Employment in the formal sector guarantees better income and social benefits compared to informal sector job." Defend or refute the above statement with valid reason and example. During the 'Mann ki Baat' program aired on 29th June, 2025, Prime Minister shared that World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared India as a Trachoma free (an eye disease). This achievement, he shared, is a result of sustained efforts in health care, sanitation, awareness and medical access. In the light of the above statement, explain how investments in health care contributes to a nation's development. Support your answer with valid arguments.

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I defend the statement that employment in the formal sector guarantees better income and social benefits compared to informal sector.

Reasons:
1. Formal sector has minimum wage laws
2. Formal workers receive provident fund, pension, health insurance
3. Formal employment offers job security
4. Formal workers can form trade unions
5. Formal sector provides better working conditions

Example:
- A factory worker in formal sector earns ₹15,000-20,000 per month with benefits
- A construction worker in informal sector earns ₹8,000-12,000 per month without benefits

During Mann ki Baat, PM highlighted:
1. Need for formalizing the economy
2. Importance of social security for workers
3. Government schemes for employment generation
4. Focus on skill development for employability

Formalization is essential for inclusive growth and worker welfare.