Azim Premji University Research Fellow Mrinalini Jha on Rising Inequality in India

The video discusses the multifaceted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inequality in India, highlighting income loss, gender disparity in employment, and government financial constraints. It emphasizes the urgent need for measures to support vulnerable populations and explores the long-term implications of the pandemic, particularly on women, who have been disproportionately affected.

What are some of the multifaceted impacts of the pandemic on people's livelihoods?

How has the pandemic affected the income of the bottom 20% of households in India?

In what ways have female workers been disproportionately affected by the pandemic?

What role does the government play in addressing the economic impacts of the pandemic?

What measures are suggested to support vulnerable sections of the population during the pandemic?

Discuss the long-term implications of the pandemic on households with no social security.

How does the pandemic's impact on employment differ between men and women?