<p>Over one crore adolescents in the 15-18 years age group nationwide are now fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus infection, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Over 5.04 crore beneficiaries in this age group have been administered the first dose of vaccine.</p>.<p>"What a historic feat by Young India! Over 1 crore youngsters between 15-18 age group are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19," Mandaviya tweeted.</p>.<p>With the administration of more than 53.61 lakh vaccine doses in a span of 24 hours, India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 170.87 crore (1,70,87,06,705), according to provisional reports till 7 am.</p>.<p>As per the Registrar General of India (RGI), the estimated population of beneficiaries in the age group of 15-18 years is 7.4 crore for 2021-22.</p>.<p>Vaccination of children in the age group of 15-18 years began from January 3 across the country.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>
<p>Over one crore adolescents in the 15-18 years age group nationwide are now fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus infection, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Over 5.04 crore beneficiaries in this age group have been administered the first dose of vaccine.</p>.<p>"What a historic feat by Young India! Over 1 crore youngsters between 15-18 age group are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19," Mandaviya tweeted.</p>.<p>With the administration of more than 53.61 lakh vaccine doses in a span of 24 hours, India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 170.87 crore (1,70,87,06,705), according to provisional reports till 7 am.</p>.<p>As per the Registrar General of India (RGI), the estimated population of beneficiaries in the age group of 15-18 years is 7.4 crore for 2021-22.</p>.<p>Vaccination of children in the age group of 15-18 years began from January 3 across the country.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>