How many lives the 4 lockdowns saved in India? According to data released by Niti Aayog on Friday, the first two phases (March 25-April 14 & April 15-May 3) of coronavirus-induced lockdowns were able to save up to 78,000 lives & avert as many as 29 lakh Wuhan virus cases.

The number of averted cases prove that the government’s decision to go into a lockdown was a well-timed decision which has stopped the pandemic into snowballing into a major catastrophe and killing millions of Indians—given the high population density of the country.

The number of averted cases prove that the government’s decision to go into a lockdown was a well-timed decision which has stopped the pandemic into snowballing into a major catastrophe and killing millions of Indians given the high population density of the country.

Gains made through lockdowns can be easily diluted if the citizens did not bring about a change in their behaviour by maintaining strict social distancing norms whilst the relaxations are introduced. Lockdown has served its purpose, now, it’s up to the citizens to take the onus.