Question

short note on India under lockdown, highlighting the impact on Indian economy and on the common man.​

Answer 1

Answer:

With an increasing number of coronavirus cases, the government has locked down transport services, closed all public and private offices, factories and restricted mobilization. Based on recent studies, some economists have said that there is a job loss of 40 million people (MRD report) in the country, mostly in the unorganized sectors.

Answer 2

Explanation:

As we have already acknowledged that India is a developing economy, it is stated as an economy passing through demand depression and high unemployment, with 21-day lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 23, 2020, it would slowdown the supply-side, accelerating the slowdown further and jeopardising the economic wellbeing of millions.

With an increasing number of cases, the government has locked down transport services, closed all public and private offices, factories and restricted mobilization. Based on recent studies, some economists have said that there is a job loss of 40 million people (MRD report) in the country, mostly in the un organised sectors.