Has lockdown reduced the coronavirus cases in India?

There is no doubt; the lockdown has actually helped India contain the spread of the disease, especially when you think of the fact that India is the second-most populous country in the country. However, it will not be a very good judgment if we think the lockdown has been very effective towards containing the spread of the disease in India.

For instance, countries like Spain, Italy, and the USA are also using the same measure, but their current coronavirus cases are way more than that of India. Currently, India has about 90,000 coronavirus cases, unlike the USA, which has recorded over one million cases. So many people believe that India is not testing enough compared to other aforementioned countries.

Another reason could be that the country is underreporting its coronavirus cases. Although, we cannot downplay what the lockdown has achieved towards containing the spread of the disease, however, India hasn't been testing to its full capacity like other countries.

The correct answer to this question is Yes. The early action that Prime Minister Narendra Modi took in his country paid off. During the time of the lockdown, the cases doubled every eight days, instead of every six days. Currently, India is in Phase 3of the lockdown.

This phase has eased some of the restrictions and allowed some businesses to open, such as retail stores and agriculture companies. This phase is currently expected to end on May 17, but it is not yet known whether the Prime Minister will extend the phase or move on to lesser restrictions and rules.