The Central Government on Saturday said that over 11.02 crore balance and unutilized Covid vaccine doses are still available with the States and Union Territories (UTs). According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, "More than 166.17 crore (1,66,17,16,335) vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category."
"More than 11.02 Cr (11,02,64,356) balance and unutilized Covid Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered," the Ministry said. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through the availability of more vaccines, advanced visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
