New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has saluted each and every individual who is associated with the vaccination drive on the completion of one year of vaccine drive. He has lauded the role of doctors, nurses and healthcare workers for vaccination drive. He also said that India’s vaccination programme has added great strength to the fight against Covid-19.

In a series of tweets, PM Modi said: “Today we mark #1YearOfVaccineDrive. I salute each and every individual who is associated with the vaccination drive. Our vaccination programme has added great strength to the fight against COVID-19. It has led to saving lives and thus protecting livelihoods.

At the same time, the role of our doctors, nurses and healthcare workers is exceptional. When we see glimpses of people being vaccinated in remote areas, or our healthcare workers taking the vaccines there, our hearts and minds are filled with pride.

India’s approach to fighting the pandemic will always remain science based. We are also augmenting health infrastructure to ensure our fellow citizens get proper care. Let us keep following all COVID-19 related protocols and overcome the pandemic.”

Meanwhile, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in a statement that on Sunday India’s cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 156.76 crore. More than 66 lakh vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. The Ministry said the recovery rate currently stands at 94.51 per cent, while 2,71,202 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours. /BI/