Abstract
Like most other countries in the world, India has been battling the Covid-19 pandemic for the past fewmonths. To limit the spread of this virus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a complete nationwidelockdown from March 25th and April 14th. However, due to the rising number of cases, this lockdownwas extended until the first week of June and we have now moved towards Unlocking. While addressingthe nation to inform billions of Indians about this extension, the Prime Minister also asked every citizento download and use a mobile-based application, named Arogya Setu app. Social distancing has becomethe new norm for most Indians today, amidst this pandemic. At such a time, people need to stay updatedregarding containment zones, virus hotspots and more related information. This Arogya Setu app is agovernment initiative to ensure the utmost safety for its citizens from this deadly virus. In essence, thisapplication connects Indian health services to its people at this unpredictable time. Through contact tracing,the app can notify a user of any hotspot or ‘high-risk’ areas near his or her residence. It can assist a personto adopt adequate measures to avoid infection.
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