The coronavirus pandemic has robbed thousands of people of their livelihood. Education has been the prime victim for families dependent upon daily wages for their day-to-day needs. (File image used for representation)
NEW DELHI: Manju Devi, a resident of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, is staring at a bleak future for her two daughters. The girls, aged 14 and 15, have been forced out of their schools as Manju could not pay their fees due to the Covid-19-induced crisis.
Manju is an Anganwadi worker who earns only Rs 2900 per month. She is the sole breadwinner for her family, which includes four children and one alcoholic husband who has completely stopped working post-pandemic.
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