Q) What is happening to migrant labourers is greatest human tragedy of our time. Examine this statement. Thank you so much for all the prompt help!
Dear student,
Dear student,
Indian migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic have faced multiple hardships. With factories and workplaces shut down due to the lockdown imposed in the country, millions of migrant workers had to deal with the loss of income, food shortages and uncertainty about their future.Following this, many of them and their families went hungry. Thousands of them then began walking back home, with no means of transport due to the lockdown.In response, the Central and State Governments took various measures to help them,and later arranged transport for them.198 migrant workers died due to the lockdown, with reasons road accidents.
A survey published by ‘The Hindu’ states that 96% migrant workers did not get rations from the government, and 90% of them did not receive wages during the lockdown. What is happening to the migrant labourers is the greatest tragedy of India these were the words of Congress spokesperson Supriya Srinath. And indeed it was a true statement if the the aforesaid conditions are examined properly.
Regards.
Dear student,
Indian migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic have faced multiple hardships. With factories and workplaces shut down due to the lockdown imposed in the country, millions of migrant workers had to deal with the loss of income, food shortages and uncertainty about their future.Following this, many of them and their families went hungry. Thousands of them then began walking back home, with no means of transport due to the lockdown.In response, the Central and State Governments took various measures to help them,and later arranged transport for them.198 migrant workers died due to the lockdown, with reasons road accidents.
A survey published by ‘The Hindu’ states that 96% migrant workers did not get rations from the government, and 90% of them did not receive wages during the lockdown. What is happening to the migrant labourers is the greatest tragedy of India these were the words of Congress spokesperson Supriya Srinath. And indeed it was a true statement if the the aforesaid conditions are examined properly.
Regards.