Aman Thejesh G. N. <br/><br/>
Of Denial and Data  Deaths due to India's Covid-19 National Lockdown 

 - Mumbai  Sameeksha Trust Publication  2021 
 - Vol LVI, No 23, June 5, 2021, Page 37-41 
<br/><br/> A National Lockdown was announced on 23rd March, 2020. This saw a humanitarian crisis unfold, that included deaths directly caused by the lockdown. The Indian government has been in denial about these deaths. In this article, we attempt to gather data on the human costs of the lockdown. using media reports, we collected data on these deaths that highlights the devastating consequences of a harsh and sudden lockdown on the vulnerable sections, and underscores the need for strong social security efforts. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>General Management
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Facted Index Terms: </label><br/>National Lockdown<br/>Tracking Lockdown Deaths<br/>Categorising Causes