As observed, millions of Indians came out in their balconies and rooftops to show love & support for the country & countrymen. Also, banged pots and pans in a show of respect for doctors, nurses and other medical attendants who are thoroughly involved in the coronavirus fight.
This was made possible after respectable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi made an appeal to the country to exhibit their support & gratitude to our medical soldiers.
The first Janta Curfew was a test run to understand India’s preparedness for a lockdown in the upcoming times. There’s no doubt that Covid 19 has moved us physically, financially, socially & mentally. However, we notice how our countrymen have responded incredibly to battle it. Infact, with social distancing and remote working becoming the new normal due to the pandemic, it has brought startups, investors, governments, corporates & specially people together. Let’s get a snapshot of how India’s response has been path-breaking for other countries & economies.
Opening of Charities for Contribution –
Many Indian charities have been created to contribute towards the cause of Covid-19 pandemic. Even as a regular citizen, you can make a meaningful contribution. Whether is to help daily wage migrant labourers, poor children or people at the frontline of the corona pandemic, you can make your donations to charities. A few have been named as under:
1. PM Cares – created in March 2020 was meant to help the corona affected. After that industrialists, philanthropists and celebrities have pledged their contribution generously. You too can!
2. Save the Children – aimed at helping children and families living in the slums & on roads. This child rights organization provides cash, all kinds of supplies and hygiene kits
3. Sewa Federation – helps informal women workers fight the coronavirus crisis. The donation in cash is used to provide free ration packs and health and food kits.
4. Goonj – have launched Rahat COVID-19 to support daily wagers who are jobless now. These people are helped with the primary requirements atleast.
5. Milaap – can be used to contribute as per the cause you support. You can donate to make it all possible during coronavirus. Whether its cash, medical aids, food and essentials to daily wagers, children, everything can be donated.
6. Swaradhar – works with government departments, social organisations and philanthropists. The donation recived is used for getting ration to the visually challenged.
7. Oorja – provides basics like sanitisers, masks, soaps, ration kits and other essentials to the needy & many more.
A lot has already be raised through these charities, and the numbers are only rising.
Doctor’s Contribution –
Over 30,000 doctors came forward as volunteers to join the fight against Covid-19. This included retired Govt, Armed Forces Medical services, public sector undertaking or private doctors who joined hands.
The viral has greatly affected our ordinary lives with the shut borders & strict limitations. Below are helplines to get quick & complete information related to Covid-19.
The national helpline numbers are 1800-112-545 and 011-23978046, 1075, 1930, 1944 (dedicated to Northeast)
The State helpline numbers are as highlighted below:
| S. No | State / UT | State Helpline No. |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 0866-2410978 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | 9436055743 |
| 3 | Assam | 6913347770 |
| 4 | Bihar | 104 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | 077122-35091 |
| 6 | Goa | 104 |
| 7 | Gujarat | 104 |
| 8 | Haryana | 8558893911 |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | 104 |
| 10 | Jharkhand | 104 |
| 11 | Karnataka | 104 /080-46848600/080-66692000 |
| 12 | Kerala | 0471-2552056 |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | 0755-2527177 |
| 14 | Maharashtra | 020-26127394 |
| 15 | Manipur | 3852411668 |
| 16 | Meghalaya | 108 |
| 17 | Mizoram | 102 |
| 18 | Nagaland | 7005539653 |
| 19 | Odisha | 9439994859 |
| 20 | Punjab | 104 |
| 21 | Rajasthan | 0141-2225624 |
| 22 | Sikkim | 104 |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | 044-29510500 |
| 24 | Telangana | 104 |
| 25 | Tripura | 0381-2315879 |
| 26 | Uttarakhand | 104 |
| 27 | Uttar Pradesh | 18001805145 |
| 28 | West Bengal | 3323412600 |
| 29 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 03192-232102 |
| 30 | Chandigarh | 9779558282 |
| 31 | Daman & Diu & Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 104 |
| 32 | Delhi | 011-22307145 |
| 33 | Jammu | 1912520982 |
As of today, we have 56,319 active cases & 3029 deaths and the numbers are rapidly increasing. So, how do we actually contain this problem? It’s vital of each of us to take that step & bring about changes.
To sum it up:
The industries, healthcare and economy have risen above the challenges thrown by coronavirus. At this point in time, we must pay gratitude to those who are the risk-takers of this economy. They have been responsible enough to recognize the problem & find effective solutions to stabilize the environment & human life!
Undoubtedly, the mayhem created by Covid-19 will have a lasting ecological, geopolitical and health impact across the India & world. However, the sense of oneness & belonging could be viewed as the silver lining which shall stay in our hearts forever!