The Indian government’s economic template to deal with a Covid-19 wave has now been tested. GoI refused to enforce a national lockdown during the devastating second wave in April and May 2021. If and when a third wave whacks the nation, the template is likely to remain the same. [https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/news/economy/indicators/why-its-safe-to-say-indias-economic-recovery-is-real-and-might-accelerate/amp_articleshow/85929884.cms](https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/news/economy/indicators/why-its-safe-to-say-indias-economic-recovery-is-real-and-might-accelerate/amp_articleshow/85929884.cms)