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🇮🇳 Expected Support from the Indian Government in Times of Crisis

🗓️ March 23, 2020 — A Day That Changed India No one could have anticipated that India would go into a complete 21-day lockdown (and eventually beyond) due to the sudden outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic . This unprecedented situation, faced not only by India but by nations across the globe, brought life as we knew it to a standstill. The crisis wasn’t limited to restrictions on movement or routine activity — it struck deeper, triggering a massive financial shock for people from daily wage earners to high-income professionals . 💰 The Financial Pause When the economy stops, every household feels it . While essential services like grocery and healthcare continued, almost every other business sector — retail, education, travel, entertainment, manufacturing — came to a grinding halt. This meant millions of individuals, families, and small business owners suddenly found themselves without an income , yet with the same obligations: rent, EMIs, salaries, utilities, and family e...