The Prime Minister said that the world is looking towards India for a cost efficient and effective vaccine against the pandemic. He said through the collaborative efforts of the scientific fraternity, the country will deliver a viable option for mass vaccination in near future. The Prime Minister said, the vaccination programme in the country will commence after a nod from the research scientists. He said the country has a robust network for such massive vaccination programmes and appropriate cold storage facilities are also being added for proper storage and supply of the vaccines.
Modi said the healthcare workers and frontline corona warriors will be the ones who will be administered the vaccine first. He informed that the detailed priority list for the vaccination programme will be prepared with the assistance of the state and Union Territory governments. The Prime Minister said that the pricing of the vaccine will be decided only after due consultation with the state governments keeping public healthcare as the topmost priority.
He said the country has come a long way since last December when the first news of coronavirus emerged and thanked everyone for their indomitable spirit and efforts. He urged everyone to continue Jan-bhagidari as the country is on the verge to undertake one of the largest vaccination programmes.
