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Three Indian Covid-19 Vaccines Are In Testing Stage, Scientists Working Very Hard On It: PM Modi

Swarajya StaffAug 15, 2020, 08:57 AM | Updated 08:57 AM IST
Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi


Prime Minister Modi while addressing the nation on the occasion of the 74th Independence Day informed that scientists and researchers are working very hard on a vaccine for Covid-19.

He informed that development of three different vaccines are currently in various stages of testing in the country. Their large scale production will begin as soon as the scientists give the green signal.

Talking about the people who have recovered from Corona, PM said, “Over 1,500 “coronavirus winners” who recovered from the disease, are present at the function as a symbol of the citizens’ determination to fight the pandemic and emerge winners.

Prime Minister Modi also gave a clarion call for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, saying it is need of the hour and that India will realise this dream.

The Prime Minister said now the time is to eliminate silos in the era of infrastructure and emphasised on “vocal for local campaign”.

“It is need of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. I am confident that India will accomplish this dream. I am confident of the abilities, confidence and potential of my fellow Indians. Once we decide to do something, we do not rest till we achieve that goal,” the Prime Minister said while addressing the nation from Red Fort.

Stressing on the “vocal for local” campaign, Prime Minister said, “After all, for how long the raw material from our country will be used by others to deliver us the finished products”.

The Prime Minister said, “To fulfil the Atmanirbhar Bharat dream, we need an integrated infrastructure.” For this, we have prepared a huge plan to connect the entire country through a multi-modal connectivity infrastructure, he added.

With Inputs From IANS

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