Impact of Pandemic on Socio-Economic Condition of the Shop Holders of Tourist Places in Kanyakumari District

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense financial and social upheaval, halting most economic activity and a nationwide lockdown. To assess the effect of the disease on shop owners in Kanyakumari district, we surveyed 127 shop owners from March 28 to April 18, 2022. Our findings revealed that the lockdown completely restricted travel and tourism, significantly impacting the shops. The socio-economic status of the shop holders in the study area is heavily affected.