The entire world has had been witnessing the invincible foe of humanity in the form of Coronavirus or COVID-19 and eventually it was declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. Across the globe, such an unprecedented shock not only called for a health emergency, but disrupted activities in other sectors too. In India the pandemic induced nationwide lockdown disproportionately impacted all the sectors of the economy. The entire economy was reeling under severe economic, social, financial crisis. The vulnerable and marginalised sections of the society, the disadvantaged class living below the poverty line had to bear the brunt of the pandemic to the maximum extent. Extensive researches have been going on with the intention to capture issues associated with this pandemic. This book contributes to the existing literature by exploring the multidimensional impact of the pandemic-induced lockdown on the Indian economy and society and thereby trace the road ahead. The edited volume consists of 20 research papers contributing to

the social and economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic by making an impact assessment using the latest secondary data and also primary level studies. The articles emphasize the changes triggered by the pandemic mainly in the areas of education, lifestyle and mental health, labour market, banking, MSMEs, technological transformation and environment. Gender and old age issues have also been discussed at length. The edited volume is expected to be helpful to researchers, students by imparting general awareness related to the COVID-19 catastrophe in a developing country like India