Great day for humanity: ICMR DG on approval of 2 vaccines

Director General of ICMR, Dr. Balram Bhargava, called January 03 as a 'great day for humanity' as vaccines of Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech were granted permission for restricted use in emergency situation.

"I think it's a great day for India, it's a great day for humanity at large.

Two vaccines have been approved under restricted use and emergency use authorisation andit has been done following discussions by SEC.

This is wonderful news for India and all of us," said Dr. Balram Bhargava.