COVID-19: THE INDIAN HEALTHCARE PERSPECTIVE

While the onset of COVID-19 pandemic shook the entire world completely, problems were multiple times higher in case of India due to its long-standing urban and rural healthcare divide, socio-cultural beliefs and traditions, shortage of medical supplies as well as healthcare workers and a myriad of administration challenges. In spite of all these odds, India fought COVID in a spirited, coordinated and efficient manner, led by the government at the Centre and the States and amply backed up by the industries and individuals – so much so that today the country stands far more resilient, prepared and pragmatic in dealing with its future challenges – medical and otherwise. The research paper encapsulates India's story of courage and conviction in fighting COVID. Subject(s) under which the journal should be included: COVID Management, COVID in India, Hospital Administration, COVID impact and recovery