Maharashtra confirmed over 8.1 million cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of October 20, 2023, with over 148 thousand fatalities and over eight million recoveries. A state-wide lockdown was implemented in late April 2021 to attempt reducing infections and deaths.

India reported almost 45 million cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of October 20, 2023, with more than 44 million recoveries and about 532 thousand fatalities. The number of cases in the country had a decreasing trend in the past months.

Burden on the healthcare system

With the world's second largest population in addition to an even worse second wave of the coronavirus pandemic seems to be crushing an already inadequate healthcare system. Despite vast numbers being vaccinated, a new variant seemed to be affecting younger age groups this time around. The lack of ICU beds, black market sales of oxygen cylinders and drugs needed to treat COVID-19, as well as overworked crematoriums resorting to mass burials added to the woes of the country. Foreign aid was promised from various countries including the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. Additionally, funding from the central government was expected to boost vaccine production.

Situation overview
Even though days in April 2021 saw record-breaking numbers compared to any other country worldwide, a nation-wide lockdown has not been implemented. The largest religious gathering - the Kumbh Mela, sacred to the Hindus, along with election rallies in certain states continue to be held. Some states and union territories including Maharashtra, Delhi, and Karnataka had issued curfews and lockdowns to try to curb the spread of infections.

COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Death: Maharashtra data was reported at 148,602.000 Case in 24 Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 148,602.000 Case for 17 Mar 2025. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Death: Maharashtra data is updated daily, averaging 147,853.000 Case from Mar 2020 (Median) to 24 Mar 2025, with 1581 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 148,602.000 Case in 24 Mar 2025 and a record low of 0.000 Case in 16 Mar 2020. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Death: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table IN.HLF006: Disease Outbreaks: Coronavirus 2019: MOHFW.

Diseases: Viral Hepatitis: Maharashtra: Number of Cases data was reported at 8,386.000 Unit in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,753.000 Unit for 2014. Diseases: Viral Hepatitis: Maharashtra: Number of Cases data is updated yearly, averaging 6,464.000 Unit from Mar 2008 (Median) to 2015, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,386.000 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 5,446.000 Unit in 2010. Diseases: Viral Hepatitis: Maharashtra: Number of Cases data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Health Sector – Table IN.HLF005: Diseases: Viral Hepatitis.

COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Cured/Discharged/Migrated: Maharashtra data was reported at 8,029,765.000 Case in 17 Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,029,764.000 Case for 10 Mar 2025. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Cured/Discharged/Migrated: Maharashtra data is updated daily, averaging 7,730,909.000 Case from Mar 2020 (Median) to 17 Mar 2025, with 1580 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,029,765.000 Case in 17 Mar 2025 and a record low of 0.000 Case in 24 Mar 2020. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Cured/Discharged/Migrated: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table IN.HLF006: Disease Outbreaks: Coronavirus 2019: MOHFW.

Diseases: Acute Respiratory Infection: Maharashtra: Number of Cases data was reported at 1,537,325.000 Unit in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,146,185.000 Unit for 2014. Diseases: Acute Respiratory Infection: Maharashtra: Number of Cases data is updated yearly, averaging 886,378.500 Unit from Mar 2008 (Median) to 2015, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,537,325.000 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 571,947.000 Unit in 2011. Diseases: Acute Respiratory Infection: Maharashtra: Number of Cases data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Health Sector – Table IN.HLF002: Diseases: Acute Respiratory Infection.

Railroad Accidents: Number of Cases: Maharashtra data was reported at 0.000 Unit in 2021. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Unit for 2020. Railroad Accidents: Number of Cases: Maharashtra data is updated yearly, averaging 1.000 Unit from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2021, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.000 Unit in 2011 and a record low of 0.000 Unit in 2021. Railroad Accidents: Number of Cases: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Crime Records Bureau. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TB022: Railroad Accidents.

Air Crash: Number of Cases: Maharashtra data was reported at 1.000 Unit in 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.000 Unit for 2021. Air Crash: Number of Cases: Maharashtra data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Unit from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2022, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.000 Unit in 2018 and a record low of 0.000 Unit in 2020. Air Crash: Number of Cases: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Crime Records Bureau. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TA054: Aviation Statistics: Air Crash: Number of Cases.

The Indian state with the highest number of infanticide cases reported in 2022 was Maharashtra, with 25 cases. The state of Madhya Pradesh followed with 11 cases of infanticide that year.

The Indian state with the highest reported corruption cases in 2022 was Maharashtra, with 749 cases. This was followed by Rajasthan with 511 reported corruption cases. The Indian state with the highest reported corruption cases in 2022 was Maharashtra, with 749 cases. This was followed by Rajasthan with 511 reported corruption cases. What is corruption and where does India stand on a global scale? The World Bank defines corruption, as the misuse of public office for private gain and takes the form of bribery to theft of public funds and cronyism. However, it is not limited to the public sector. Private-sector corruption is usually characterized by making unjust profits by exploiting employees and consumers while flouting government regulations. In 2023, India scored 39 points on the Global Corruption Perception Index, whereas Denmark led with 90 points.
Rooting out corruption In India, the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA) defines and deals with the offenses related to corruption of public servants. Additionally, the Whistleblower Act of 2014 aims to protect people who expose corruption and irregularities in the private sector. The Companies Act of 2013 regulates corporations and aims to maintain transparency in corporate governance. These, among many other laws in India, are important moves toward rooting out corruption in the country. Additionally, public participation and free media also help improve transparency and hold public and private sectors accountable.

In 2022, reported dowry death cases in India amounted to nearly 6.4 thousand. This was a gradual decrease from the 2014, in which this number was approximately 8.5 thousand. The dowry system in India incorporates payments in the form of capital, durable goods, real estate among others, made to the bridegroom from the family of the bride as a condition for marriage. The Hindu Succession Act Until its amendment in 2005, the Hindu Succession Act of 1956 was biased towards the male next of kin when it came to property inheritance. The amendment stated that women had right to their parents’ property irrespective of being married. However, in practice, the inheritance of the women is socially imparted to her as dowry in marriage leading to financial dependence on the husband or the in-laws. This economic handicap has hindered progress towards equality among men and women the most. To prevent the economic abuse of women, The Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 was passed by the government which prohibits the giving or taking of dowry in India. How well are policies for women implemented? Domestic violence against women, assault, religious and cultural traditions are the predominant perpetrators of endangering women’s safety around the world. In 2018, India was the world’s most dangerous country for women. The general consensus regarding women’s safety suggested that the citizens of the country perceived the efforts to increase women’s safety as ineffective. Although public opinion about the central government’s policy is changing, the capital territory of the country was one of the most unsafe regions for women in India, thus questioning the effectiveness of the government regulations for women’s safety.

The Indian state with the highest reported numbers of abortions in 2022 was Gujarat and Maharashtra with 18 and 17 cases each. This was followed by Chhattisgarh with 16 reported cases of selective abortion that year.

In 2022, there were 501 murder cases in the city of Delhi, while Mumbai had about 135 murder cases reported. Personal vendetta was the major motive for murders in the capital city of Delhi.

In 2022, the state of Maharashtra in India had the highest number of cyber stalking and bullying incidents against women and children to the rest of the country, with nearly 52 cases registered with the authorities. Kerala followed with 30 cases. Overall, the country recorded approximately 158 cases of such offences that same year. This category of crime came under the purview of Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code.