Six years after the initial outbreak, Indian scientists have documented lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic in a peer-reviewed book, 'At War with the Single Strand: How Indian Science Fought the COVID-19 Pandemic'. The publication details India's resilience, collaboration, and scientific innovation during the global health crisis. It highlights the establishment of the One Health Mission in 2024 as a proactive measure for future pandemic preparedness, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to interconnected health sectors.