India has 4 depots, 37 vaccine stores: Health Ministry

Video Credit: ANI
Published on January 5, 2021 - Duration: 02:08s

India has 4 depots, 37 vaccine stores: Health Ministry

As the government gears up for massive COVID-19 vaccination drive in India, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on January 5 briefed the media over the storage capacity in the country.

In a press conference in Delhi, he said, "There are 4 primary vaccine stores called Government Medical Store Department (GMSD) located in Karnal, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata and there are 37 vaccine stores in the country.

They store vaccines in bulk and distribute further."


You are here


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Delhi

Megacity and union territory of India
AAP leader Sanjay Singh filed a complaint against BJP's Parvesh Verma for allegedly distributing cash to women ahead of Delhi elections. Arvind Kejriwal and..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 hours ago

IMD forecasts cold waves, dense fog, rain, and slight temperature fluctuations across Northwest India, including Delhi with improved air quality.
Credit: DNA - Published 7 hours ago

NDA leaders convened at BJP president J P Nadda’s residence to mark the birth centenary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and discuss political strategies,..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 17 hours ago

As Delhi assembly polls draw near, all three accused of Delhi riots 2020 are likely to contest the elections.
Credit: DNA - Published 20 hours ago


Mumbai

Capital of Maharashtra, India
Three years after a Gujarati family froze to death attempting to illegally cross the US-Canada border, an ED probe uncovers an international human trafficking..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 14 hours ago

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

Denizens of Mumbai people goal's embryonic has formed in their teen age itself. For numerous people Nice profession, Luxury life, Life partner with Understanding..
Credit: DNA - Published 3 days ago

A 19-year-old teen was arrested after the car, he was driving, ran over a four-year-old boy in Mumbai, police said on Sunday, i.e., December 22.
Credit: DNA - Published 4 days ago

A Mumbai court sentenced a 37-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping and assaulting his partner's 11-year-old physically challenged daughter. The judge..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago


Chennai

Capital of Tamil Nadu, India
Anna University Registrar, J Prakash, said the varsity was extending full cooperation to the police in its investigation and the ICC also had commenced an..
Credit: DNA - Published 8 hours ago

Some commuters have reported higher cab fares on iPhones compared to Androids for identical rides in Chennai, raising suspicions about ride-hailing apps charging..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 14 hours ago

A man with a criminal history allegedly filmed and raped an Anna University student, threatening her and her male friend with the footage. The suspect, arrested..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 18 hours ago


Kolkata

Capital of West Bengal, India
Calcutta High Court granted a man divorce, citing cruelty, as his wife's family and friends stayed at his house against his will. The couple, married in 2005,..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago

Related videos from verified sources

‘Unrelated’: Centre clarifies on 3 out of 4 deaths post Covid-19 vaccination 01:47
Video credit: HT Digital Content - Published on January 21, 2021 

‘Nasal vaccine for Covid identified, could be a game changer’: Government 02:49
Video credit: HT Digital Content - Published on January 19, 2021 

Authorities to bear hospitalisation cost post Covaxin jab: Health Ministry 01:30
Video credit: ANI - Published on January 19, 2021 

You might like