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Hailing the crossing of the 100-crore vaccine doses milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's vaccination programme was science-born, science-driven and science-based. He asserted that there was "VIP culture" in the drive. Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that economic growth was getting a boost from rising vaccinations across the country and urged citizens to purchase locally manufactured products over the upcoming festive season. Modi called for vigilance against Covid-19 and recommended wearing masks during festivals.
Hailing the crossing of the 100-crore vaccine doses milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's vaccination programme was science-born, science-driven and science-based. He asserted that there was "VIP culture" in the drive.
In an address to the nation, the prime minister urged people to keep following Covid protocol during the festival season and not drop their guard. "It is a matter of pride for us that India's vaccination programme has been science-born, science-driven and science-based," Modi said.
From the development of vaccines to inoculation, science and science-based approach has been involved in all processes, he asserted. Taking everyone along, the country started the campaign of 'Sabko Vaccine, Muft Vaccine', he noted.
PM Modi urgescitizens to get the second dose of vaccine as soon as possible as well as encourage others to take the vaccine. He adds that if the entire nation comes together, India will be able to beat the pandemic faster.