Economic impact: The lockdown resulted in a severe economic impact, particularly on the informal sector and daily wage workers. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India lost around 121 million jobs in April 2020, and the unemployment rate stood at 23.5%. A survey conducted by the All India Manufacturers' Organisation (AIMO) revealed that around 35% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may not be able to survive the lockdown beyond three months.
Education: Schools and colleges were closed for an extended period, leading to disruptions in the education of millions of students. According to a survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO), around 60% of children who were enrolled in schools did not receive any form of education during the lockdown.
Health: While the lockdown helped to control the spread of COVID-19, it also resulted in the postponement of non-emergency medical procedures and consultations. According to the Indian Medical Association, the number of non-COVID-19-related surgeries in India decreased by around 80% during the lockdown. The lockdown had a significant impact on the mental health of people due to isolation and uncertainty.
Domestic violence: With people confined to their homes, incidents of domestic violence increased significantly. According to the National Commission for Women (NCW), there was a 100% increase in domestic violence cases in India during the lockdown.
Migration crisis: The sudden announcement of the lockdown and the closure of transportation led to a massive migrant crisis, with millions of migrant workers stranded in different parts of the country. According to the Indian government, around 10 million migrant workers were stranded in different parts of the country during the lockdown.
Overall, the lockdown had both positive and negative impacts on the country, and the data suggests that the negative impacts were significant, particularly in terms of the economy and education
