Trials of three more vaccines are in the advanced stage, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation. 

The Prime Minister informed that due to great effort and hard work, the supply of vaccines is about to increase in the coming days. He conveyed that, today, seven companies are producing different types of vaccines. Trials of three more vaccines are in the advanced stage, informed the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister also talked of trials for two vaccines for children and a nasal vaccine. 

The Prime Minister said that globally, vaccine producing companies and countries are far less than what is the global demand for the vaccines. In such a scenario, the made in India vaccine was critical for India. 

This time, said the Prime Minister, India warded off all the apprehensions and, through clean intentions, clear policy and constant hard work, not just one but two Made-in-India vaccines for Covid were launched in India. Our scientists proved their calibre. Till today, more than 23 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the country. 

The Prime Minister announced that 21st June onwards, the Government of India will provide free vaccines to all Indian citizens above 18 years of age. 

The Government of India will buy 75 per cent of the total production of the vaccine producers and provide to the states free of cost. Narendra Modi informed that the system of 25 per cent vaccines being procured directly by the private hospitals will continue. State governments will monitor that only Rs. 150 service charge is levied by the private hospitals over the decided price of the vaccines. 

The Prime Minister warned against the people who are spreading rumours against vaccination. Such people are playing with the lives of people and there is a need to stay vigilant against them, said the Prime Minister.