Migrant Workers During COVID-19
The Plight of Migrant Workers during the pandemic
It was the onset of COVID-19 and migrant workers were at work, miles away from their homes. With the restrictions on the movement as well as on the operation of factories, not only did these workers lose their jobs, but also they could not travel back home. This poem, “Migrant Workers | COVID-19” is an attempt to highlight the situation and challenges faced by migrant workers during COVID-19.
Migrant Workers | COVID-19
The year 2020 had a different story to say.
With Coronavirus cases rising every day,
In the four corners of the house, one had to stay.
Migrant workers were the major prey.
Factories and industries had to vacate.
No work for workers directly meant no pay.
With transportation stopped and homes away,
Their problems had become all the more grave.
The hope of meeting family was far away.
Thoughts of the future resulted in all the more dismay.
The government had to take steps without any delay,
The goal to reach 139 million migrants was far away.
National Migrant Information System was the only way.
The media in such a situation had a major role to play.
To collect information about the steps taken and convey,
Relief camps were made for the workers’ stay.
Terrified, they started walking towards home miles away,
Arranging transport for them was only a way.
After which, in 14 days quarantine, they had to stay.
After this too, the neighbors, in fear of coronavirus, kept them edges away.
For getting back old days, to the almighty, they did pray.
Coronavirus was like a death sentence for them, one could say.
About The Author
Diksha is currently pursuing her masters in management at IIM Udaipur.
Born and brought up in the State of Punjab in India, she loves to meet and greet people. Known for her smile, she is very ambitious and loves to write. She believes life is a journey of learning.
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