India is set to fulfil 70% of the world's coronavirus vaccine needs, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, adding that two vaccines are currently being exported to 14 countries. Speaking at the inauguration of a private medical college, Shah said: "India is set to fulfil 70% of the world's coronavirus vaccine needs. He stated that 55 lakh people in the country have been given Covid-19 vaccine in the last 21 days and the Centre is working to expedite vaccination process. He said that the Modi government has worked to upgrade the health infrastructure in the country in the last six-and-a-half years. "World's largest vaccination programme was launched in India.

Source: Mint February 07, 2021 14:36 UTC