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VP M Venkaiah Naidu terms emergency authorisation of COVID vaccines as India’s leap of science

New Delhi, (the states. news) Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday hailed the emergency authorisation of two COVID-19 vaccines ( #Corona_virus on Sunday as India’s leap of science that will benefit the humanity at large. In a Facebook post, Mr Naidu stressed that this was an indication of how ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ can benefit not only the Indians, but the whole mankind.

Hailing the national resolve shown by the country last year in containing the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, Mr Naidu called for the same spirit in taking the vaccine to the people during this year.
He said, ‘India is at the forefront of shielding the humanity from the deadly disease by demonstrating its ability to mass produce the much-needed vaccine and offer its own version as well.

‘India’s indigenous vaccine (Covaxin) has certain unique features, based on the whole virus approach. This is a commendable achievement and all concerned deserve kudos for foresight perseverance and fruition of spirited efforts,’ added the Vice-President.

Referring to the devastating effects of COVID-19 in 2020 and vaccines being awaited as the only armour to return to a life of safety and security, Mr Naidu described the success of spirited scientific efforts to come out with vaccines as the victory of science.

He said, ‘While the celebrations can wait till every needy person gets the vaccine shot, it’s not out of context to say cheers to this optimistic moment.’

The Vice-President noted that India’s spirited efforts towards making vaccines available offers hope to people across the globe, conferring on India the leadership role in the collective fight against the most dreaded health challenge of the last 100 years, since the outbreak of Spanish Flu.

Noting that development and administering of vaccine is guided by a stringent regime of protocols and strict monitoring of attendant data without any compromise, he referred to the regulator’s assurance to the nation of due diligence before giving nod to the two vaccines, Covishield and Covaxin on Sunday.

Mr Naidu said, “India’s leap of science with the vaccine announcement is a clear manifestation of the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

‘It demonstrates what a self-reliant India means, not only to its people, but also to the rest of the world. India standing tall at this critical moment is one of great reckoning.

‘It vindicates our ethos of sharing with and caring for all. The soon to start vaccine roll out is a certain beginning towards leaving the miseries and anxieties of the last year behind,’ he added.

Mr Naidu observed that the country rose in unison in 2020 in handling the Coronavirus situation with the national leadership both in the Centre and in the States/UTs working with a sense of unity of purpose and action, which resulted in significantly enhancing the required capacities to fight the pandemic and containing the same.

Mr Naidu stressed on the need to demonstrate the same resolve in taking the vaccine to the people during this year. (uni) (media saheb.com)