COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on Farmer Families in Haryana

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Page: 313-316

Rashmi Tyagi, Jatesh Kathpalia, and Alina (Department of Sociology, COBS&H, CCS HAU Hisar, Haryana)

All facets of human existence, including the real world, are being impacted by the global outbreak of COVID-19. The steps made to stop the infection from spreading and the pause in financial activity have a significant impact on the climate. Therefore, by examining the easily comprehensible literary works, this investigation aims to analyze the positive and negative ecological consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. In India, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on farming families, upsetting supply lines, livelihoods, and agricultural operations. 17.50 percent of farmers disagreed with the statement of disruption in the availability of agricultural labour. Decreased income was given the III rank, followed by difficulty in accessing medical facilities, which was given the IV rank. Likewise, transportation facilities were disrupted was given V rank, and lastly, the increased risk of food insecurity was given VI rank. The status of the debt/loan statement was given III rank as 49.17 percent of farmers reported an increase in stress level, followed by 46.67 percent of farmers reported an increase in debt/loan, and thus given IV rank.