1. Introduction
Since January 2020, the world has been suffering because of the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has led to wide-ranging repercussions that have, and will likely continue to hamper the day-to-day functioning of countries across the world for years to come. India has faced a particularly challenging situation in this regard, where the virus has been impacting millions ever since. This report will look at an overall perspective of how the virus has affected the country, the statistics from official government sources to substantiate the issue at hand, as well as a thorough analysis of the economic, socio-cultural, educational, and environmental elements of the situation. It will also examine the government’s response to the pandemic through its measures such as restrictions, lockdowns, vaccination, etc. The report mainly focuses on the second wave that was faced by the country earlier this year, during the months of February-July, 2021. The data and updates included in the report are till the 21st of June, 2021.
