Modi hails vaccine makers’ efforts

Manufacturers to asked work together to be ready to face future challenges

Hailing the efforts of the vaccine manufacturers in the country crossing the milestone of 1 billion Covid-19 vaccinations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday said they have played a big role in the success story of India.

Prime Minister interacted with the domestic vaccine manufacturers at Lok Kalyan Marg yesterday.

He appreciated their hard work and the confidence given by them during the pandemic.

The Prime Minister exhorted that the country needs to institutionalise the best practices learnt during the last one and a half years and said that this is an opportunity to modify our practices, in tune with the global standards.

He said that the entire world is looking up to India, in the backdrop of the success of the vaccination drive. He emphasised that the vaccine manufacturers should continuously work together to be ready to face future challenges.

Collaboration

According to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the domestic vaccine manufacturers praised the never before seen collaboration between the government and industry, and applauded the regulatory reforms, simplified procedures, timely approvals, and forthcoming and supportive nature of the government throughout this endeavour.

Reforms praised

Adar Poonawala and Cyrus Poonawalla from Serum Institute of India praised the regulatory reforms brought out by the government. Dr Krishna Ella, Bharat Biotech International thanked the Prime Minister for having taken Covaxin, and for the continuous support and motivation during its development.

Pankaj Patel from Zydus Cadila thanked the Prime Minister for talking about the DNA based vaccine in the UN General Assembly. Mahima Datla of Biological E commended the vision of the Prime Minister which helped the country attain the vaccination milestone, said PMO.