Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that the total number of COVID-19 vaccination doses delivered in the country had crossed 90 crores.
Mandaviya took to Twitter and said, “India crosses the landmark of 90 crore #COVID19 vaccinations.”
“Shastri ji gave the slogan ‘Jai Jawan – Jai Kisan’. Revered Atal ji added ‘Jai Vigyan’ and PM @Narendra Modi Ji gave the slogan ‘Jai Anusandhan’. Today the result of anusandhan is this corona vaccine.#JaiAnusandhan,” he added.
In India, the first phase of the nationwide Covid 19 vaccination campaign began on January 16, with healthcare workers (HCWs) receiving vaccinations. On February 2, frontline workers (FLWs) began receiving vaccinations.