Mr Shah said with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to provide a free vaccine against COVID-19 to people aged 18 and above, “we will fast achieve the goal of inoculating almost everyone”.
The central government has decided to increase the pace of vaccination against COVID-19 in July and August, Home Minister Amit Shah was quoted as saying on Monday by news agency PTI.
After visiting a vaccination centre in Ahmedabad, the Union Home Minister was talking to reporters. Mr Shah said with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to provide a free vaccine against COVID-19 to people aged 18 and above, “we will fast achieve the goal of inoculating almost everyone”.
“The central government has decided to increase the pace of vaccination in July and August,” Mr Shah added.
He said an important journey has started from Monday morning in the fight against COVID-19 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said that the PM had taken an important decision that the Centre will provide free of cost vaccination to those aged 18 and above.
Mr Shah also said that on International Yoga Day on Monday, the drive of free vaccine for all is being launched across the country, adding that India was already on top in the vaccination programme.
“Now we will reach the target to vaccinate almost all very fast,” the Home Minister said.
Shah is on a two-day visit to Ahmedabad from Monday.
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