UPDATED: April 11, 2021 08:21 IST
In the factories too, there is a state of uncertainty and labourers are scared of working in large groups.
Agra is known for the Taj Mahal but apart from that, it is also famous for its handmade leather shoes. The Covid-19 crisis has left Agra s footwear industry in shambles. In a way, the lockdown has pushed this industry decades back.
In 2021, the industry had hoped that the pandemic will recede and there will be some recovery of lost business, but with the second Covid-19 wave gaining momentum, the industry has again come to a grinding halt.
Businessmen associated with the footwear industry told IndiaToday.in that exports to Europe and the United States have dropped to 40 per cent of the pre-pandemic figures.