Over the last few months, the media has been abuzz with claims of “rapid recovery” and “record growth” for the Indian economy. There have also been claims that the pandemic induced crisis is behind us and we are well on our way to pull off the world’s fastest growth this year. How much of such claims actually hold when confronted with reality? How much of it is just a number-game? What has “recovery” actually meant for the people? And what should a meaningful recovery look like?