Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the efforts of the Indian scientists involved in developing the vaccine for Covid-19, and said India is soon going to start the largest vaccination programme in the world.
Modi made the remarks after inaugurating the National Meteorology Conclave virtually and also dedicated the National Atomic Timescale to the nation. He also laid the foundation stone for the National Environmental Standards Lab.
Speaking on the occasion, Modi said, "The new year has brought with it a new achievement. Indian scientists have not developed just one, but two Covid vaccines."
He said, "We are on the threshold of starting the 'largest vaccination programme in the world'. The entire country is indebted to all scientists and technicians," he said.
Modi said the quality of services and products in our country, both in the public or private sector, will determine India's strength in the world.
He said, "We have to ensure that there is not only global demand but also global acceptance of 'Make in India' products. We have to strengthen brand India on the basis of quality and credibility."
India plans to vaccinate nearly 300 million people in the first phase of drive. The vaccine will be offered to 10 million healthcare workers, along with 20 million frontline and essential workers and 270 million elderly, mostly above the age of 50 years with comorbidities. Source: https://southasiamonitor.org/
