<h1>India's Economic Survey: Multi-Pronged COVID-19 Response Boosts Health Spending and Social Indicators, Vaccination Key to Recovery.</h1> India's Economic Survey highlights the agile and multi-pronged approach adopted to combat COVID-19, emphasizing vaccination as a crucial macro-economic indicator. Health expenditure rose by nearly 73%, from Rs. 2.73 lakh crore in 2019-20 to Rs. 4.72 lakh crore in 2021-22. The government's strategy included lockdowns, increased health infrastructure, and a massive vaccination drive, with over 156 crore doses administered. The survey notes improvements in health indicators like infant mortality and stunting rates. The National Family Health Survey-5 shows progress in social indicators, including a decline in fertility rates and an improved sex ratio.