26 states/UTs under some lockdown, India’s score on Global Stringency Index jumps to 74 

Data show that while we may not have nationwide lockdown in place, as many as 26 states and union territories have some form of restrictions in place.

On April 1, India’s score on the Global Stringency Index stood at 58. The score touched 74 on April 30. India-specific data has not been updated since then. Once updated, the score is likely to go up given the kind of restrictions in place in most parts of the country. The Oxford Coronavirus Government Response Tracker has prepared a composite stringency index that uses metrics like school and workplace closures; cancellation of public events; restrictions on public gatherings and internal and external movements; stay-at-home requirements; and closure of public transport among others.