Migrant workers

Due to COVID-19,The Real Estate sector which is the third largest employment provider was greatly affected as this sector has maximum number of contract migrant workers. Millions of Migrant workers had to face loss of income and many of them along with their families went hungry. However, many private organizations with the help of NGOs tried to support the these workers with free food distribution and arranged transport for them to reach their respective villages, though their efforts are highly appreciable but it is like a drop in the ocean, as all migrants couldn’t possibly be supported unless there is a complete government machinery to extend help in an organized manner. In addition these migrants felt that in their villages at least they will be able to return to farming and get some small jobs under MGNREGA. There were many large construction companies who also provided support to their site workers by providing free shelters, food and sanitation, which helped these real estate companies to retain the migrant workers.

Though the pandemic is far from over but Vaccines are developed and normalization in work place is returning back to normal. It is yet to be seen as how much more time it will take to bring things and more specifically the economy on track. People are slowly getting used to the pandemic situation and trying to lead their normal activities keeping the social distancing, using face mask, sanitizers and by Vaccinated. The fear of Corona Virus seems to be reducing from the minds of people though COVID-19 cases have marginally dropped.