UNDERSTANDING IMPACT OF LOCKDOWN ON WIDOW FARMERS IN WARDHA DISTRICT OF MAHARASHTRA

Abstract

Present paper tries to understand the impact of lockdown on economic and social capitals of widow farmers. To understand the situation which had been created by the lockdown, researchers have conducted telephonic interview with ten widow farmers from Wardha district of Maharashtra. Maharashtra state had become highly Covid19 infected in the beginning phase itself andbrought in strict rule for lockdown to contain the spread. The Lockdownhowever, had significant impacton widow farmers. They fell for huge financial problem and become more vulnerable than ever. Moreover, the unanticipated lockdown left them least prepared for a long termsocial isolation asthey did not get expected support to run their family after the lockdown.