India has been one of the world’s economic success stories – the country is home to some of the world’s richest people, and millions have been lifted out of poverty. But the coronavirus pandemic could change that. COVID-19 hits everyone, the poor as well as the rich and famous. With the world’s third highest number of confirmed Covid-19 cases, experts are warning of rising poverty. At the same time, India cannot afford another lockdown. The country is between a rock and a hard place.
Coronavirus pandemic puts millions at risk of poverty | COVID-19 Special
