An analysis of consumption expenditure pattern of women workers in construction industry: a case study

The construction industry is one of the largest employers of women next to agriculture in India. It constitutes of largely unorganized workforces of whom majority is unskilled. The consumption expenditure is the very important indicator economic status and the living conditions of an individual or household. The expenditure pattern is influence in the socio economic status of women workers in construction industry. This research paper analysis the data from a large sample of women in construction sector. The paper focuses on expenditure pattern of women construction workers. They expenditure on education, health, entertainment, cellphone, gutka, smoking, drinks, social ceremonies, fuel and lighting and soon. Most of them are very shortage fund (Income) to met the expenditure. Expenditure pattern is impact on socio-economic conditions of the women construction workers. This study reveals very important findings in study area and to suggest improve their economic conditions of women construction workers.