TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ A day after India crossed the milestone of 100 crore vaccine doses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the country’s vaccination programme was science-born, science-driven and science-based, and asserted that it had been ensured there was no “VIP culture” in the drive.
In an address to the nation, the prime minister said there is confidence in the country today. From various strata of society to the economy, at every level and everywhere, there is “optimism, optimism and optimism”, he said while also emphasising that people should not drop their guard during the festive season and continue with Covid appropriate behaviour such as masks.
Experts as well as national and international agencies are very positive about India’s economy with Indian companies not only getting record investments but employment generation also taking place, Modi said.
Along with record investment in start-ups, record start-up unicorns are also being developed, he said. Modi said it is a matter of pride for all that India’s vaccination programme has been science-born, science-driven and science-based”.