As the centralised free vaccination policy began on Monday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Central government has made all arrangements to speed up the vaccination process in July and August.
Stating that it is important to receive both doses of vaccine. Shah urged all the citizens to come forward to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the disease.
Speaking to reporters during his visit to the COVID care center at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Centre here today, Shah said, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a new chapter is starting from today in the battle against COVID-19, across the country. The PM had made an important decision that from June 21 people who are 18 years of age and above will be vaccinated free of cost by the Central Government and the process of vaccination will be sped up."
"In a densely populated country like India, vaccinating all above 18 years of age free of cost is a big decision in itself. It has started on the occasion of Yoga Day. I am hopeful that this will not only help all the citizens. But succeed in fighting this battle against COVID-19," said the Union Home Minister.
He further said, "Among all the vaccination drives going on around the world. India already ranked at the top in vaccination per 10 lakh people. And now, we will nearly reach our aim of vaccinating all the citizens. The Government of India has made arrangements to speed up the process of vaccination in the months of July and August."
