<p>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Thursday announced a Rs 900 crore grant to the Department of Biotechnology for Covid-19 vaccine research.<br /><br /><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/key-takeaways-from-nirmala-sitharamans-press-conference-914654.html" target="_blank">Key takeaways from Nirmala Sitharaman's press conference</a></strong></p>.<p>She said the grant does not cover the actual cost of vaccine and distribution expenses, which will be made separately as and when the vaccine is available.</p>.<p>She also said that Rs 10,200 crore additional budget outlay will be provided towards capital and industrial expenditure for domestic defence equipment, industrial incentives and infrastructure and green energy.</p>
<p>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Thursday announced a Rs 900 crore grant to the Department of Biotechnology for Covid-19 vaccine research.<br /><br /><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/key-takeaways-from-nirmala-sitharamans-press-conference-914654.html" target="_blank">Key takeaways from Nirmala Sitharaman's press conference</a></strong></p>.<p>She said the grant does not cover the actual cost of vaccine and distribution expenses, which will be made separately as and when the vaccine is available.</p>.<p>She also said that Rs 10,200 crore additional budget outlay will be provided towards capital and industrial expenditure for domestic defence equipment, industrial incentives and infrastructure and green energy.</p>