COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment.
The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a powerful catalyst, drastically accelerating pre-existing class inequalities and poverty in India. The impact was far from uniform, leading to what many describe as a ‘K-shaped recovery’.
The affluent, upper-middle classes, largely in the formal sector, could transition to remote work, protecting their health and incomes. Their savings often grew. In stark contrast, the vast informal workforce, including daily wage labourers and migrant workers, faced a complete loss of livelihood during lockdowns. The heart-wrenching migrant crisis was a visible testament to this desperation.
This divergence widened the economic gap. Furthermore, the shift to online education created a deep digital divide, where children from poor families without access to devices and internet fell significantly behind, jeopardizing their future prospects. The pandemic thus didn't just expose existing fault lines; it deepened them, pushing millions below the poverty line and magnifying class disparity
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