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India has a 66% literacy rate (2006). English is the subsidiary official language, whilst the other, Hindi, is the most widely spoken language ). The total labour force numbers at 478.3 million (2010); with 52% employed in agriculture, and 34% in services (2009). According to the Economic Times, 93% of all employment is from within the unorganised sector (2011). Foreigners wanting to work or trade in India must obtain a business visa, which is valid for 6 months to a year, though each visit is limited to 180 days. As an emerging economy, India possesses an established HR industry and a number of recruitment agencies – this will only increase with further economic growth.