 "Health workers wear protective gear on their way to take health details of the residents of a 'containment zones' at the Kajupada area in Mumbai")
Expertspeak
Reopening public services is as important as reopening the economy: On May 13, the government announced a Rs 20 trillion ($266 billion) stimulus package to revive the economy and its various sectors. Read this interview with Jean Dreze, development economist and social activist, where he explains the need for immediate relief for vulnerable households. He also explains why putting money in the hands of poor people facilitates the revival of the economy by fortifying consumer demand, and helps to tilt the composition of the gross domestic product (GDP) towards goods and services that are consumed by the
