With the rollout of the Indian government’s new vaccine
policy on June 21, a new record has been scripted by the nation in its fight
against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
On Monday, more than 8 million people across the nation received their Covid-19 vaccine jab, thus making the Centre’s new vaccine policy a big hit.
Notably, this number is almost double of the earlier the highest mark recorded in April i.e. 43 lakh.
According to the government officials, with the latest 8 million vaccinated records India has become the world’s country to administer anti-viral doses in a single day to a massive population.
Interestingly, today’s count has states that India has nearly vaccinated the population of Israel or twice the population of New Zealand in a single day.
As per the centralized vaccine policy that came into effect on June 21, the eligible age groups will get their jab for free. Also, under this policy, states are procuring vaccine lots directly from the Centre without charges applicable on it.
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Additionally, it has been learnt from the sources that states under the BJP rule were leading in the race of vaccination population with around 70% vaccinations done on June 21.
Under the new policy, over 55 lakh jabs have been administered to the 18-44 category on Monday.
Officials have also maintained the record of states which contributed over 50 per cent of the total vaccinations done today. These states are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka.
Meanwhile, PM Modi took to Twitter to laud the country for its “record-breaking vaccination numbers”.
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He wrote, “Today’s record-breaking vaccination numbers are gladdening. The vaccine remains our strongest weapon to fight Covid-19. Congratulations to those who got vaccinated and kudos to all the front-line warriors working hard to ensure so many citizens got the vaccine. Well done India!”