Which of the following states declared a health safety week lockdown from April 22 to April 29, 2021?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Jharkhand. In response to the surging COVID-19 cases during the second wave in 2021, the Government of Jharkhand declared a "Health Safety Week" from April 22 to April 29, 2021. This was essentially a week-long lockdown aimed at breaking the chain of transmission and managing the health crisis in the state.
The decision was taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, with provisions for limited movement, closure of non-essential services, and restrictions on gatherings. Essential services like medical, grocery, and fuel remained operational. The approach was to balance containment with minimum disruption to essential livelihoods.
The other states also implemented lockdowns or restrictions around the same period, but Jharkhand specifically used the term “Health Safety Week” to describe its preventive strategy.
Information Booster:
· Jharkhand imposed Health Safety Week lockdown from April 22–29, 2021.
· It allowed essential services but restricted public movement and gatherings.
· The lockdown was extended later in phased formats based on situation.
· Maharashtra and Delhi were among the first to impose strict lockdowns, but not under this name.
· The move helped in reducing COVID transmission significantly during the second wave.
· CM Hemant Soren personally appealed to people to follow safety protocols.
Additional Knowledge:
· Madhya Pradesh: MP had night curfews and weekend lockdowns during April 2021, but there was no officially designated "Health Safety Week" lockdown during April 22–29. Measures were localized based on district severity.
· West Bengal: West Bengal was conducting Assembly Elections during April 2021. Although COVID cases were rising, the state didn’t impose a full lockdown or use the "Health Safety Week" terminology during that period.
· Maharashtra: Maharashtra had stricter curbs under 'Break the Chain' initiative that started earlier in April, but it did not refer to it as Health Safety Week. The state followed more phased lockdowns depending on case loads.