{"id":18474,"date":"2023-12-05T13:10:15","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T13:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=18474"},"modified":"2023-12-07T04:35:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T04:35:47","slug":"covid-19-pandemic-accelerated-class-inequalities-and-poverty-in-india-comment-150-words-10-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-accelerated-class-inequalities-and-poverty-in-india-comment-150-words-10-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment.\u202f (150 words, 10 marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated class inequalities and poverty in India. Lockdowns impacted informal sectors, leading to job losses and economic distress, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. The gap between privileged and vulnerable groups widened, highlighting systemic disparities and the need for inclusive policies to address socio-economic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 1 Mains 2020<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2020&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Poverty and Developmental Issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7931f2167d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7931f2167d\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-accelerated-class-inequalities-and-poverty-in-india-comment-150-words-10-marks\/#Approach\" title=\"Approach\">Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-accelerated-class-inequalities-and-poverty-in-india-comment-150-words-10-marks\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-accelerated-class-inequalities-and-poverty-in-india-comment-150-words-10-marks\/#Impact_of_the_Pandemic_on_Class_Inequalities_Poverty\" title=\"Impact of the Pandemic on Class Inequalities &amp; Poverty&nbsp;\">Impact of the Pandemic on Class Inequalities &amp; Poverty&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-accelerated-class-inequalities-and-poverty-in-india-comment-150-words-10-marks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-accelerated-class-inequalities-and-poverty-in-india-comment-150-words-10-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-accelerated-class-inequalities-and-poverty-in-india-comment-150-words-10-marks\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach\"><\/span>Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In Introduction, write how Covid-19 is more than a health crisis.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li><strong>Substantiate how inequality and poverty is growing by giving data by International Bodies like WEF, UNDP, ILO etc.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Steps taken to minimize the socio-economic crisis imposed by Covid-19<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Conclude by giving positive and futuristic suggestions.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic was unprecedented. From the perspective of the economy both rural and urban areas have been impacted adversely. According to the <strong>Oxfam <\/strong>report 2019, In India the top 1% hold 51.53% of the national wealth, while the remaining 99% make do with almost 48%. However, the Inequality Virus Report, released by Oxfam International, has found that the Covid-19 pandemic deeply increased the existing inequalities in India and around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_the_Pandemic_on_Class_Inequalities_Poverty\"><\/span>Impact of the Pandemic on Class Inequalities &amp; Poverty&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A new study from the <strong>United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) <\/strong>has found that an additional 207 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty by 2030 due to the severe long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total number of the world\u2019s extremely poor to more than a billion.&nbsp;<\/li><li>According to the<strong> World Economic Forum<\/strong>, Higher-paid workers are working from home while lower-paid blue-collar workers typically do not have this option .The pandemic is increasing poverty and inequality between the rich who can afford to provide social safety nets, and the poor that do not have the capacity to do so.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The unemployment rate among women rose from an already high 15% before Covid to 18%.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>The World Bank<\/strong> has noted that India is at risk of losing many of its hard-won gains against poverty. In its 2020 India Development Update, the World Bank noted that half of India\u2019s population is vulnerable with \u201cconsumption levels precariously close\u201d to the poverty line.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>The International Labor Organization<\/strong> (ILO) estimated that nearly\u202f400 million\u202fworkers in India\u2019s informal economy are at risk of falling deeper into poverty.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>The UN World Food Program and Food and Agriculture Organization<\/strong> also reported that \u201cfood insecurity is spiking as people lose their incomes and have to reduce consumption<strong> \u201c.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Gender inequality increasing:&nbsp;<\/strong> According to the Center for Monitoring Indian Economy, the already low labour participation rate for women has shrunk even further after the pandemic to 11% compared to 71% for men<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Greatest migrants\u2019 crisis:<\/strong> Repeated extension of the lockdown has caused economic devastation to workers in the informal economy as it has left them with no income, no food and no shelter.&nbsp; The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy estimates that about 140 million people have lost jobs since the lockdown.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Digital Inequality<\/strong>: The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) revealed two startling facts. One, only a little under a third of India\u2019s school children are accessing online education\u2014the only means available to students with schools shut down for the last seven months. Second, even fewer can take live online classes.\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to combat the ill effects of Covid-19, the government has launched PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana and Atma-Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. <strong>Growing inequality is neither good for society nor the economy<\/strong>. It leads to greater fissures, more violence and undermines democracy and democratic processes. 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