NEGATIVE IMPACT OF COVID - 19 ON THE LIVES OF CHILDREN: AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The world has witnessed multiple outbreaks of newer and unknown diseases. The 21st century has already been marked
by major epidemics. COVID-19 is the new and latest pandemic added to this list. Numerous clinical trials and
investigations are going on across the world to understand and learn more about the virus, its origin, and its
management. Still, the researchers have not been able to come up with the cure. With limited options available to deal
with this pandemic, most countries across the world have imposed a complete lockdown. This imposed lockdown has
both short-term and far-reaching implications; ranging from isolation, family confinement, school and business closures
to increased physical and psychological health risks along with economic vulnerability. Children are at a heightened risk
of exploitation, violence and abuse when schools and day care centres are closed, movement restricted and economies
going through the global recession. This article is a review of the impact COVID-19 is having on the lives of Indian
children and the problems faced by them in dealing with this pandemic.