Also Read | Six wrong calls on post-covid economy The move comes as India appears to be entering the second wave of covid-19 pandemic with cases surging once again.
The country recorded over 46,951 new covid-19 cases on 22 March. Of these, 84.49% have been reported from six states of Maharashtra, Punjab, Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.Javadekar said the decision will do well to millions of people, and that the Centre and states are in touch with each other over the surge and spread of coronavirus afresh.
Currently, apart from frontline workers, senior citizens, those who are above 45 but has comorbidity are getting vaccine now.