Over 10.35 crore balance and unutilized Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs to be administered, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday. The ministry said more than 193.53 crore (1,93,53,58,865) vaccine doses have been provided to States and UTs so far through Govt. of India (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category.

"More than10.35 Cr (10,35,68,740) balance and unutilized Covid Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered," it said. The Central Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of Covid-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide Covid 19 vaccination started on January 16, 2021.