Modi commits vaccine for 'every person' in India, says states must team up

States must be ready to implement the cold chain plan, says Prime Minister after meeting with chief ministers.

A nationwide immunisation programme for Covid has to be smooth, systematic and sustained, as it will go on for a long period. That will only be made possible if all states work together in a coordinated manner as a team, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Chief Ministers of all states on Tuesday. 

“Our priority will be to get the vaccine to every person in the country…India’s efforts towards a coronavirus vaccine is a national commitment to every citizen,” Modi said.

The PM chaired a high-level meeting to review the status and preparedness of Covid-19 response and management with special emphasis