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Introduction

In: Pan-India Stories of Informal Workers During Covid-19 Pandemic

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  • Sakshi Chindaliya

    (O.P. Jindal Global University)

  • Ashika Thomas

    (London School of Economics and Political Science)

  • Deepanshu Mohan

    (O.P. Jindal Global University
    Jindal School of Liberal Arts And Humanities, Jindal Global University)

  • Arun Kumar Kaushik

    (O.P. Jindal Global University)

Abstract

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global landscape underwent a profound transformation, revealing the fragility of existing systems and prompting a critical reevaluation of alliances, power structures, and information dissemination. This introductory chapter explores the implications of the pandemic on India, particularly its marginalised communities inhabiting informal spaces, as the crisis accentuated existing disparities. Spanning diverse geographies and demographics, the chapter introduces contexts and concepts used to unpack the intricate socio-economic, gender, and caste dimensions that shape the lives of marginalised groups in their geo-political context. It also emphasises the urgency for nuanced, conversation-based impact assessment in development studies, moving beyond quantitative metrics. The chapter concludes by offering a glimpse into the multifaceted realities captured in the ensuing ethnographies thus contributing to the interdisciplinary discourse of development.

Suggested Citation

  • Sakshi Chindaliya & Ashika Thomas & Deepanshu Mohan & Arun Kumar Kaushik, 2024. "Introduction," Springer Books, in: Deepanshu Mohan & Sakshi Chindaliya & Arun Kumar Kaushik (ed.), Pan-India Stories of Informal Workers During Covid-19 Pandemic, chapter 0, pages 1-13, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-97-1525-1_1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-1525-1_1
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