Telangana requests the Centre to supply 50 lakh doses of Covishield
Hyderabad, Aug.9 (Maxim News): Telangana Health Minister T Harish Rao has written to Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya requesting the supply of at least 50 lakh doses of Covishield vaccines to the State to ramp up the pace of precautionary doses administration.
In a letter addressed to the Union Minister on August 8, Harish Rao said the Telangana government has decided to take up a massive drive to administer precautionary doses to the eligible population.
Presently, Telangana is administering about 1.5 lakh doses per day. However, based on the demand there is a potential to distribute over 3 lakh precautionary doses per day which the State is unable to meet as there is the shortage of vaccine supplies, particularly Covishield,” the Health Minister said in the letter.
He has informed that the State has only 2.7 lakh doses of Covishield which is not sufficient even for two days. COVID vaccine first dose coverage, for people above 18 years, in the State is 106%, and the second dose coverage is 104%.
Harish Rao further wrote,” Telangana is receiving vaccines in small quantities only after a continuous request from the State, due to which there has been an inability to ramp up vaccination from present levels,”.
Requesting more supply of vaccine, Harish Rao said ” I request you to supply at least 50 lakhs doses of Covishield vaccine to Telangana urgently to enable the State to ramp up the pace of precautionary doses,”. (Maxim News)
Next Story :
-
Rajasthani Film ‘Bharkhama’ Won Special Jury Mention at JIFF 2025
![Rajasthani Film ‘Bharkhama’ Won Special Jury Mention at JIFF 2025]()
The Rajasthani film Bharkhama made waves at the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2025, earning the distinguished Special Jury Mention Award. The movie’s special screening at GT Inox, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur, left a profound impact on both viewers and critics, marking a significant moment for regional cinema. The event was further elevated by the presence…
-
Trump Launches $500 Billion “Stargate” AI Venture
![Trump Launches $500 Billion “Stargate” AI Venture]()
In a major push to advance artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, United States President Donald Trump revealed a $100 billion joint venture called “Stargate” on January 21 (January 22 IST). The initiative, spearheaded by SoftBank Group, OpenAI, and Oracle Corporation, aims to revolutionize AI development in the U.S. with plans to scale the investment to $500…
-
Dalit Groom Riding Horse Faces Opposition: Police Step in for Protection
![Dalit Groom Riding Horse Faces Opposition: Police Step in for Protection]()
In Lavera village of Srinagar block, Ajmer district, a wedding procession proceeded peacefully on January 21 under heavy police protection. Around 400 police personnel were deployed to prevent potential opposition from upper-caste locals, who reportedly objected to the groom riding a horse—an act traditionally viewed as a symbol of status and equality.
-
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Marks 10 Years of Launch
![Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Marks 10 Years of Launch]()
As India marks the tenth anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the program’s transformative impact on addressing gender disparities and empowering the girl child. Launched on January 22, 2015, the initiative has evolved into a landmark movement for gender equality and girl-child education in India.
-
JEE Mains Exam: 3 Students Denied Entry for Arriving Late
![JEE Mains Exam: 3 Students Denied Entry for Arriving Late]()
The JEE Mains exams, necessary for admissions in prestigious engineering colleges across India, began on Wednesday, attracting thousands of eager students to exam centers nationwide. However, three students at the Ion Digital Zone Exam Center in Visakhapatnam were denied entry for arriving late.
Now you can get latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram everyday. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday Facebook page and Twitter and on Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
