According to the Azim Premji University COVID-19 livelihoods Survey*, about 80% of urban workers lost their jobs during the lock down. The average weekly earnings of those who were still employed fell by 61%. About 80% of urban household consumed less food in April-May compared to February, and 61% could not buy even a week’s worth of essential. Similar effects were felt in rural areas too, though to a smaller degree.
Increase in hunger : 70% in rural household which reported having consumed less food during the lock down.
Increase in hunger : 80% in urban household which reported having consumed less food during the lock down.
Fall In Earnings :
In Rural -92% avg. fall in earnings for self-employed non-agricultural workers compared to February.
In Urban -86% avg. fall in earnings for self-employed non-agricultural workers compared to February.
Fall In Income :
In Rural -50% avg. fall in earnings for casual workers during the lock down compared to February.
In Urban -46% avg. fall in earnings for casual workers during the lock down compared to February
Fall In Wages :
In Rural 43% avg. of wage workers whose salaries were reduced or who did not receive their salaries during the lock down.
In Urban 57% avg. of wage workers whose salaries were reduced or who did not receive their salaries during the lock down.