Daily wage earners

“We were not able to step out from our sheds as policemen were threatening to beat us if we were found outside. My family of eight was in dire need of help, but why would anyone look at us? What identity did we have in society? We had thought that no help would be offered to us.”

As COVID-19 cases are on a steady rise and lockdown has affected thousands of wage earners, this IAS officer made the most of the situation and optimised the available resources to solve two problems.

The news nowadays is full of stories about people struggling all over the country in many ways. Fortunately, there are some things you can do right now to help during this crisis without leaving your home.

“Better Together”, an initiative by The Better India to support civil service officers, has raised over Rs 17 lakh. The money is providing basic food essentials to hundreds of workers across India, from Maharashtra to Meghalaya.

Social distancing has left thousands of homeless and wage workers stranded. Neither are they being offered shelter by people nor can they live on streets anymore. Read how Raipur Municipal Commissioner is helping tackle the crisis

"Better Together" is The Better India's initiative to support civil service officers from across India and to join them as they help migrant labourers, daily wage earners, frontline health workers, and all those who need our help most in these troubled times.