PM Modi lauds India’s new 100-crore COVID-19 milestone

India on Thursday touched the 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine milestone even as daily cases spiked to 18,454. The milestone makes India the second country to reach the one billion mark — China crossed it in June.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and interacted with hospital officials.

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Saying that India scripted history, PM Modi tweeted, “We are witnessing the triumph of Indian science, enterprise and collective spirit of 130 crore Indians. Congrats India on crossing 100 crore vaccinations. Gratitude to our doctors, nurses and all those who worked to achieve this feat.”

Hindustan Times reported that around 75 per cent of all adults have received the first dose of the vaccine and 31 per cent have been administered both the doses. Among the states, Uttar Pradesh has administered the most vaccine doses (above 12 crore), followed by Maharashtra and Gujarat.

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The numbers for state wise vaccination coverage has been listed on the MyGov website. Here are the list of states with respective coverage of vaccination:

1. Uttar Pradesh 12,08,84,032

2. Maharashtra 9,23,34,244

3. West Bengal 6,82,34,821

4. Gujarat 6,73,60,662

5. Madhya Pradesh 6,67,91,915

6. Bihar 6,30,50,262

7. Karnataka 6,13,46,876

8. Rajasthan 6,07,81,180

9. Tamil Nadu 5,34,97,377

10. Andhra Pradesh 4,77,28,693

The Centre has planned a series of events to mark the 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine. While Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya will release a song on the occasion, the country’s largest Khadi flag will be displayed at the historic Red Fort.