Uncategorized COVID-19: Indian macroeconomic situation bleak, could worsen if lockdowns continue,says Jean Dreze Updated : April 05, 2020 02:03 PM IST Dreze further said due to the country-wide lockdown, social unrest in many parts of India has already started. Dreze observed as soon as the lockdown is relaxed, migrant workers who are marooned in different parts will try to return home.