Calibrated opening will provide impetus for resuming economic activities. This will lead to the workforce returning to their jobs, says Amitabh Kant, chief executive officer, NITI Aayog NEW DELHI : India’s tally of coronavirus cases has crossed that of China, the epicentre of the disease, putting pressure on the country’s strategic response to the pandemic that includes a pressing need for socioeconomic reforms.
Amitabh Kant, chief executive officer of NITI Aayog, who is also heading one of the empowered committees on covid-19, spoke about how India is reforming its policies to tap opportunities in the post-covid world and brushing aside an alarmist approach in dealing with the crisis.