The statement on migrant deaths was made in response to a question posed in the Lok Sabha, seeking information on how many migrant workers had lost their lives trying to return to their places of origin, and whether state details were available. of the toll. , Hindustan Times reported.
To another question about the government’s failure to assess the problems faced by migrant workers during the shutdown, the Minister of State (MoS) with an independent position in the Ministry of Labor and Employment, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, said:
“India, as a nation, has responded through central and state governments, local bodies, self-help groups (SHG), Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), medical health professionals, sanitation workers, as well as a large number of genuine and bona fide non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the nation’s fight against the unprecedented humanitarian crisis due to the COVID-19 outbreak and nationwide lockdown. “
122 million people have lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic in the country. About 75 percent of them were small traders and day laborers, Hindustan Times reported.
(With input from Hindustan Times)
Did you like this story? We will send you more. Sign up for The Quint newsletter and get curated stories delivered to your inbox every day. Click to begin.
The Quint is also available on Telegram and WhatsApp, click to join.
.
