COVID-19 Pandemic, Public Policy, and Institutions in India: Issues of Labour, Income, and Human Development

This book examines the institutional and governance issues faced by India during the COVID-19 pandemic and its adverse impact on vulnerable sectors and groups. It looks at policy responses, governance challenges, economic impacts, and public infrastructure and services. It also explores the private sector's response to the pandemic, focusing on Corporate Social Responsibility.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to India, both in terms of its institutional and governance structures. This book examines the various issues that the country faced during the first and second waves of the pandemic, as well as its adverse impact on vulnerable sectors and groups.

The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the pandemic. Part One provides an overview of the study, including its methodology and approach. It outlines the key findings and conclusions of the research. Part Two delves into the governance challenges that India faced in containing the pandemic. It explores the theoretical rationale behind institutional responses and examines the effectiveness of these responses in mitigating the impact of the pandemic. Part Three examines the impact of the pandemic on economically vulnerable households, workers, and small industries. It explores the various measures that the government and other stakeholders took to support these groups during the crisis. Part Four examines the impacts and responses of Indian public infrastructure and services to the pandemic. It highlights the challenges caused by infrastructure inadequacies in Indian cities and explores the efforts made to improve these infrastructure facilities.

The book also explores the role of businesses in the private sector in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and the measures that businesses took to support their employees, customers, and communities during the crisis.

Overall, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the institutional and governance issues faced by India during the COVID-19 pandemic and its adverse impact on vulnerable sectors and groups. It will be a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who are interested in institutions and development, especially in the context of India.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032129495