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recorded that their time spent on Social Connect has increased and they are inclined more towards
pursuing their hobbies most of these people were identied as students. Use of internet and Social
Media has increased for everyone except those who are above age 50. Expenses, Workload and
Pursuing Hobbies have been increased amongst the Female category compared to Male category.
Time Spent with family has increased for almost all occupation except Professionals.
It is found that, people in age bracket of 20-30 are missing Hangout, weekend parties,
Trekking/Adventure/Nature walk. People in the age bracket of 20-40 are missing Eating Food
Outside, watching movies outside, Playing Outdoor and everybody is missing the Celebration of
festivals.
In a study to nd out overall impact on a lifestyle it is observed that, Time Spent with Family, Online
Meetings, Use of Mobile, TV, Internet and social media has increased during this lockdown. Few
people registered the major decrease in Income, Workload, Social Connect, and
Ofce/College/Social Life. Some of the variables like expenses, pursuing hobbies, mental health,
Physical Health did not see any major changes during this Lockdown period. (Fig. 20)

Conclusion and Recommendation
COVID – 19; Corona Virus Disease, has paused the entire world. At initial stage this viral disease
was found outside the India and Indians were thinking that this will not impact to us at all. The rst
case of corona virus pandemic in India was reported on January30, 2020, originating from china.
As on April 27, 2020 the ministry of health and family welfare have conrmed a total of 26917 cases,
5,914 recoveries and 826 deaths in the country and experts are suggesting that the rate of infection
could be much higher as India’s testing rates are among the lowest. Looking at the situation in china
and some major countries like Italy, USA, France and Japan, Indian Government had taken the
precautionary step of announcing the curfew and then a lockdown of 21 days, 19 days and 14 days
respectively till May 17, 2020. Though the situation is under control and few states are showing
positive signs, experts are expecting the extension of this lockdown at least for few red zone areas till
end of June 2020.
This study was directed towards identifying the impact COVID -19 and lockdown on a lifestyle of
Indians during the lockdown period. The study has revealed some interesting facts about the daily
livelihood of Indians. It is observed that this pandemic and lockdown has impacted everybody’s life.
At one side some negative impacts were observed and at another side some positive aspects were
identied. People are buying grocery and food item from local vendors and visiting such shop only
twice a week during this lockdown period. They are helping to the government by contributing a
donation to the care funds. While this lockdown has impacted negative on Income and expenses,
Workload, Going out for movies, parties, hangouts, nature walk, restaurants and etc, at same time
it has impacted positively on climate, quality time spent with family members, social networking,
use of digital platform and etc.
The study recommends to Indians, as the situation is same worldwide, Staying in home is the best
option, help the needy in your area, contribute as much as you can to the care funds, buy only
necessary items in required quantities, maintain social distancing. Government needs to maintain
the regular supply of essential items, announce some nancial packages and benets to the people
those who have lost their income.
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