What steps has India taken to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Describe the measures the Indian government has undertaken to curb the spread of COVID-19.
India has taken several measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the major steps taken by the Indian government: - Lockdown: The government of India has imposed a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The lockdown has helped in slowing down the spread of the virus. - Testing: India has increased its testing capacity to identify the COVID-19 cases. India has tested over 15 million samples for COVID-19 as of August 2020. - Healthcare: The government has ramped up its healthcare infrastructure to deal with the pandemic. Around 3,000 quarantine centers, 1,800 COVID-19 hospitals, and 2,000 isolation wards have been set up across the country. - Awareness: The government has launched several campaigns to raise awareness about the pandemic. The campaigns focus on the importance of social distancing, wearing masks, handwashing, and other preventive measures. - Financial aid: The government of India has announced several financial aid packages for those who have been affected by the pandemic. - Contact Tracing: The government has launched the Aarogya Setu app for contact tracing and to track the spread of the virus. These measures are expected to help India in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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