Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on India, with the overwhelmed healthcare system and the suffering economy. In this context, the governance has played crucial role in the wellness restoration process after the pandemic. Government had provided governance to strengthen the healthcare system by investing in infrastructure, equipment, and human resources by expanding hospital capacity, increasing the number of doctors and nurses, and providing training for healthcare workers. Additionally, it improved the availability and accessibility of essential medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic tools. On the other hand it provided support for economic recovery by implementing measures to stimulate demand and promote job creation. Also created fiscal stimulation for cash transfers and tax breaks, as well as invested in infrastructure projects that created job opportunities.1 It also promoted entrepreneurship and innovation to create new business opportunities. The Indian Government promoted behavioral change to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This can include public awareness campaigns, promoting hygiene practices such as hand washing and wearing masks, and promoted physical distancing measures. The Government had promoted healthy lifestyles, including physical activity and healthy eating and is still continuing the same.2
In general, this article explores the role of governance in addressing the social and economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The article examines the challenges faced by India in restoring wellness after the pandemic, including issues of public health, social security, and economic stability. The article highlights the need for governance to adopt a comprehensive and inclusive approaches to wellness restoration, with the focus of marginalize communities, vulnerable groups, unorganized sector workers and homemakers. The article concludes that by prioritizing wellness restoration and adopting effective governance strategies, India can emerge from the pandemic, as stronger as and more resilient than before.
