The whole country is now affected by the COVIS-19 pandemic. India took major steps from mid-march to mitigate the effects of the pandemic. Country wide lockdown was initiated which surely affected our daily lives but saved millions of lives across India. Amongst this lockdown Dehradun sets a praiseworthy example for the entire nation.

Dehradun being the capital of the state is home to various important institutions of the country. With a population of 16,96,694 Dehradun, trying to ensure welfare for each citizen was a challenge for the local administration. In an exemplary effort Dehradun demonstrates great management skills by local authorities regarding basic needs to each citizen. The authorities made sure to bring market to the people while ensuring proper social distancing measures, this includes access to vegetables and essential commodities for families. For efficient handling of all issues, Doon Smart City Limited was installed to ensure all rules and regulations were strictly followed by the people. Thus Dehradun’s recovery rate is better than the country’s average recovery rate. It is events like these that provide an explanation as to why federal systems like that of India provide  better functioning and ensure safety of each and every citizen and highlight the crucial role local authorities play.

Dr Ashish Kumar Srivastava, IAS and District Magistrate Dehradun has received praise through various social media platforms for ensuring healthy functioning in the capital. Under his watch, 3 call centers have been established in Dehradun for complete monitoring and ensuring people remain aware. Active surveillance is being done at various levels in the district, Total surveillance for the entire population once. The district is divided into 9 sections for proper monitoring and investigation. An exceptional local leadership and coordinated efforts from the people can thus ultimately beat the pandemic.