Covishield by Serum Institute of India and Covaxin developed by Bharat Biotech. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) granted restricted emergency approval to the two COVID-19 vaccines in the country.The centre is in talks with both companies whose vaccines have been approved.
According to the suggestions made by the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19, the central government will directly procure the vaccine supplies and distribute among states as per their requirement.The Union health ministry already prepared a blueprint for coronavirus vaccination drive in the country.