TN Covid Pulse Survey 2020 findings reported in the Hindu on 20th August has misrepresented the data on loss of livelihood sources & job leading to a deluge of mis-interpretation of the data and mis reporting of the findings in media. 1/n
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Our survey found that 91% hhs had 1 or more people engaged in economic activity. Of this,the livelihood sources of 53%had been affected. Of this 53%, 83% were engaged in Casual labour & were unable to find work during lockdown. 2/n
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13% engaged in salaried jobs had lost their jobs. We have issued a clarification to the Hindu to be printed. Please contact [email protected] for further details.
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