<p>Lauding India's Covid-19 vaccination drive as it completes a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it has added great strength to the fight against the pandemic and has resulted in saving lives and protecting livelihoods.</p>.<p>When the pandemic first struck, not much was known about the virus. However, our scientists and innovators immersed themselves in developing vaccines, he noted. </p>.<p>India feels proud that our nation has been able to contribute to fighting the pandemic through vaccines, Modi tweeted.</p>.<p>"I salute each and every individual who is associated with the vaccination drive," he said, adding that the role of our doctors, nurses and healthcare workers is exceptional.</p>.<p>"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," he said.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/coronavirus-is-here-to-stay-will-not-vanish-completely-says-who-1071633.html" target="_blank">Coronavirus is here to stay, will not vanish completely, says WHO</a> </strong></p>.<p>The prime minister asserted that India's approach to fighting the pandemic will always remain science based. </p>.<p>Health infrastructure is also being augmented to ensure that fellow citizens get proper care, he said, asking people to keep following all Covid-19 related protocols. </p>.<p>The countrywide vaccination drive against Covid-19 on Sunday completed one year, during which over 156.76 crore vaccine doses were administered. </p>.<p>According to Health Ministry officials, over 92 per cent of the adult population have received at least one dose while over 68 per cent have been fully vaccinated. </p>.<p>The Centre will issue a postal stamp on Sunday afternoon to mark the completion of one year of the inoculation drive.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>
<p>Lauding India's Covid-19 vaccination drive as it completes a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it has added great strength to the fight against the pandemic and has resulted in saving lives and protecting livelihoods.</p>.<p>When the pandemic first struck, not much was known about the virus. However, our scientists and innovators immersed themselves in developing vaccines, he noted. </p>.<p>India feels proud that our nation has been able to contribute to fighting the pandemic through vaccines, Modi tweeted.</p>.<p>"I salute each and every individual who is associated with the vaccination drive," he said, adding that the role of our doctors, nurses and healthcare workers is exceptional.</p>.<p>"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," he said.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/coronavirus-is-here-to-stay-will-not-vanish-completely-says-who-1071633.html" target="_blank">Coronavirus is here to stay, will not vanish completely, says WHO</a> </strong></p>.<p>The prime minister asserted that India's approach to fighting the pandemic will always remain science based. </p>.<p>Health infrastructure is also being augmented to ensure that fellow citizens get proper care, he said, asking people to keep following all Covid-19 related protocols. </p>.<p>The countrywide vaccination drive against Covid-19 on Sunday completed one year, during which over 156.76 crore vaccine doses were administered. </p>.<p>According to Health Ministry officials, over 92 per cent of the adult population have received at least one dose while over 68 per cent have been fully vaccinated. </p>.<p>The Centre will issue a postal stamp on Sunday afternoon to mark the completion of one year of the inoculation drive.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>