Amid a rise in Covid-19 cases — over 20,528 in a single day on Sunday, the highest in five months — India has achieved a major milestone in its Covid-19 vaccination programme with cumulative jabs administered surpassing the 200-crore mark '
Lauding the feat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it has strengthened the fight against the coronavirus.
India has been reporting above 20,000 new Covid cases for the past five days in a row. However, the increased vaccination pace has come as a relief in the fight against Covid-19.
"India creates history again! Congrats to all Indians on crossing the special figure of 200 crore vaccine doses. Proud of those who contributed to making India's vaccination drive unparalleled in scale and speed. This has strengthened the global fight against Covid-19," Modi said in a tweet.
Also, congratulating citizens on the achievement, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that India has set a new record by completing the target of 200 crore vaccinations in just 18 months.
“Powered by the spirit of Jan-Bhagidari, India's vaccination journey under PM @NarendraModiJi's inspiring leadership has emerged as a mighty epitome of Sabka Prayas.
“This extraordinary achievement will be etched in history!" he said in a tweet.