Azim Premji University Amit Basole on India's Hunger Crisis

The video discusses the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, focusing on the economic and social challenges faced during the lockdowns. It highlights the widespread effects on the informal workforce, including migrant workers, and the increased gender disparities. The discussion also covers short-term policy measures like cash transfers and food distribution, and the need for long-term structural changes to create secure and productive employment.

What was one of the major consequences of the lockdowns in India during 2020 and 2021?

• Increase in tourism

• Improvement in employment rates

• Decrease in poverty

• Rise in hunger and poverty

Which group is considered the most vulnerable during the pandemic according to the discussion?

• Healthcare workers

• Tech industry professionals

• Migrant workers

• Government employees

What is a significant issue hidden by the overall employment numbers during the pandemic?

• Growth in the tech sector

• Increase in full-time jobs

• Rise in informalization and underemployment

• Decrease in part-time jobs

How has the pandemic affected women in the workforce compared to men?

• Both have been equally affected

• Women have been more affected

• Men have been more affected

• Women have been less affected

What is one of the short-term solutions suggested to address the economic challenges?

• More cash handouts

• Reduction in taxes

• Increase in tourism

• Investment in technology

What long-term structural change is suggested for the Indian economy?

• Reduce government spending

• Focus on agriculture

• Create more secure and well-paying jobs

• Increase in exports

Which government measure was highlighted as crucial during the lockdown?

• Public distribution system

• Tax cuts

• Foreign investments

• Infrastructure development