CoVID-19 AND CASH CROP ECONOMY- THE CASE OF KERALA

Abstract

The CoVID-19 pandemic had a continuing impact on the agricultural sector, especially cash crops. This is despite the popular belief that agriculture was the only bright spot in the entire economic system which was somehow able to withstand the economic impact of lockdowns. This paper is an attempt in understanding the impact of CoVID-19 pandemic on the cash crops in Kerala and how it impacted the growers as well. This paper is a study of the impact on the cash crop economy. It also tries to suggest some specific policy intervention to revive and support the sector. This includes a package exclusively for the farm sector with immediate and long-term implications.