India's vaccination drive has picked up pace amid the central government's efforts, Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday, hitting out at critics. In a series of sharp comments on Twitter, without naming any political leaders, the Health Minister also urged "state leaders to spend more energies in planning and not in creating panic".A new vaccine policy was implemented on Yoga Day - June 21 - as the government took back total control of vaccination drive "to give free doses to states". In the same week, over three crore doses were given to people across the country, the Health Ministry said, calling it "a milestone". If vaccine supply is still an issue, it's the fault of the states, the Health Minister underlined and said that A total of 12 crore doses will be given to the states in July.
I'm seeing irresponsible statements from various leaders regarding #LargestVaccineDrive
— Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) July 1, 2021
Stating facts below so people can judge intentions of these leaders
????After GoI provided 75% of vaccines available for free, vaccination speed picked up & 11.50 cr doses were given in June
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