According to the volunteer group Stranded workers Action Network (SWAN), up to 81 percent of stranded or homebound workers said work ceased in early april as a result of locally declared lockdowns/restrictions.

Lockdown in rajasthan has deprived hospitals of life-saving oxygen and beds. Pavan Sahni used to make $400 a day selling ice cream but has been unable to support his family. people are afraid to help because they are afraid of becoming infected.
As economic activity in india has come to a halt, livelihood distress among workers like Sahni is beginning to rise again. 81 percent of workers who are stranded or are in their homes

Since lockdowns began, 82 percent of workers say they have not received any money from their employers. 32% of workers had not received their previous month's wages. Dinesh Rathore and his brother have lost all savings since the weekend curfew began in April. There are fears of a nationwide lockdown, which, if unplanned, could lead to a repeat of last year. Mohammad gulzar, a 24-year-old migrant worker from jharkhand who works in goa, said police would not let us go to work for a week before the lockdown was imposed. "We didn't even have anything to eat," he said.

Delhi's chief minister announces monetary aid of $5,000 to autorickshaw and taxi drivers to help them recover from financial losses caused by the lockdown. According to a survey, over 70% of workers required immediate rationing or cash assistance.

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06/05/2021 05:07 PM