Resources

Researchers conducted surveys to study the effect of the Covid-19 lockdown on the long-term well-being of elderly individuals in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Surveys aimed to generate immediate and actionable insights for the government to shed light on how social protection programs like old-age pensions can potentially mitigate the effects of large negative shocks and crises on vulnerable populations.

Insights

Surveys were undertaken with an aim to generate immediate and actionable insights for the government in aid of this population and to shed light on how social protection programs like old age pensions can potentially mitigate the effects of large negative shocks and crises on vulnerable populations. Two rounds of data collection have been completed with a focus on understanding the implications of Covid-19 and the imposed lockdown on the elderly (specifically for their access to food, financial status, and physical and mental health). The surveys also examined the role of non-contributory pensions in improving elderly well-being in the pandemic.