Unlike the previous post-WW2 recessions the current global downturn is labelled as a "she-cession" by many commentators. It is also feared that the recovery or the "shecovery" is likely to be very sluggish and challenging especially in developing countries like India where women face multiple layers of discrimination and injustice. Analysts also contend that COVID-19 pandemic is neither gender neutral in its nature and consequences nor in the global response to it. The present paper tries to highlight the gendered dimension of this ongoing pandemic. It also shows the painful nature of India's "she-cession and shecovery". It concludes with certain policy recommendations to make our response mechanism more effective and gender-sensitive.

Keywords: COVID-19, She-cession, Response Mechanism, Gender Neutral, Gender-Sensitive.