As the devastating wave of Covid-19 pandemic hit India, the country went into abruptly imposed lockdowns, the Indian economy suffered a severe demand shock and the GDP contracted. Amidst all the chaos, several economists tirelessly suggested putting money in the hands of people, unconditionally. The pandemic sparked the longstanding discussion on the plausibility of Universal Basic Income, globally. A Universal Basic Income is an unconditional fixed cash transfer payment provided to every citizen or resident regularly, by the government or any other institution in the public sphere.