Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India is proud of the Indian scientists for coming up with successful ‘Made in India’ COVID-19 vaccines. Addressing the inaugural ceremony at National Metrology Conclave virtually, PM Modi lauded the 'Make in India' products and called for strengthening of Brand India.

"We have to ensure that there is not only global demand but also global acceptance of 'Make in India' products. We have to strengthen brand India on the basis of quality and credibility. Today, India is among the top 50 countries in the global innovation ranking. The collaboration between industry and institutions is being strengthened in India," the prime minister said.  PM Modi also stressed on the fact that quality was as important as quantity and the standards needed to rise in the country's quest for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. 

Underscoring the significance of the research, PM Modi said: "The impact of any research is commercial, social and expands our understanding. Many times other potential future uses of research can't be estimated in advance, but it's for sure that research is never wasted. Just as it's said in our shastras that soul is immortal, so is research."

Notably, India's drugs regulator Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approved Oxford COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute, and indigenously developed Covaxin of Bharat Biotech for restricted emergency use in the country, paving the way for a massive inoculation drive.

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