A CHANGE IN THE LIFESTYLE OF INDIAN POPULATION, POST PANDEMIC COVID-19

Abstract

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, not only did people face a significant impact on physical and psychological health, but also their lifestyles. COVID-19 pandemic has re-raised questions about change in lifestyle, new trends, problems and needs, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this paper is to study & examine and determine life-style related changes during and post pandemic i.e. Covid -19 and their reflections in the tourism, health, hospitality industry etc. In terms of lifestyle, the pandemic led to a shift towards remote work and online learning, which provided flexibility and convenience, but also created challenges such as isolation and increased screen time. During the pandemic Covid-19, the Indian government had implemented its ‘intelligent lockdown’ in which people were urged not to leave their homes and work from home. This life changing event caused changes in lifestyle and behavior. The result of the study indicates that the population’s hygiene habits, dining preferences shopping behaviors, transportation habits and frequency of their social contacts all have changed. Changes to a healthier lifestyle were observed in significant percent of the population both in urban and rural areas , mainly due to a change in diet habits, physical activity and relaxation. While there were significant economic and social disruptions on a global scale, some examples of statistical data that demonstrate the difference between pre-pandemic and post-pandemic era.