India, June 23 -- The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic effects the unorganised work force the most: Research work, policy measures needed to quantify their socio-economic loss

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and the consequent lockdowns around the world have crippled socio-economic activities of poor people, especially the massive labour force working in the unorganised sector.

For the past few months, COVID-19 and subsequent lockdowns have hit the global economy, including developed countries.

Migrant workers, including children and the elderly in their families have left for their villages and home towns - with inadequate cash reserves - from urban areas, sparking a reverse migration crisis .

It is unc...