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Budget 2021-22: Govt to provide Rs 35,000 crore to COVID-19 vaccines
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Published on February 1, 2021 - Duration: 01:16s
Budget 2021-22: Govt to provide Rs 35,000 crore to COVID-19 vaccines
As country fights with COVID pandemic, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in budget for 2021-22 informed that Rs 35,000 crore will be allotted to COVID-19 vaccines this year.
"I have provided Rs 35,000 crore for COVID-19 vaccine in this year 2021-22.
I am committed to provide further funds if required," said the Finance Minister.
She also added, "The pneumococcal vaccine, limited to only 5 states at present, to be rolled out across the country.
This will avert more than 50,000 child deaths annually."
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