New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) announced on Monday that more than 140.28 crore, precisely 1,40,28,94,550,  COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories so far, with 17,83,30,021 crore balance and unutilized doses still available with them to be administered.

"So far, the Government of India and direct state procurement categories through free of cost channel have delivered more than 140.28 crore (1,40,28,94,550) vaccine doses to States/UTs. More than 17.83 crores (17,83,30,021) in unspent funds The States/UTs still have COVID-9 vaccine doses ready to give "It was also added.

The immunisation campaign in the country has been boosted by the availability of more vaccinations, improved visibility of vaccine availability for states and UTs to enable better planning, and the simplification of the vaccine supply chain. The Centre has been supporting the states and UTs by providing them with free COVID vaccines as part of the nationwide vaccination drive.

The Central government would acquire and supply (free of charge) 75 percent of the vaccines manufactured by vaccine producers in the country to states and UTs in the new phase of the COVID-19 vaccination push.

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