New Delhi: The Centre has told the Supreme Court that it expects to get around 188 crore vaccine doses — from at least five manufacturers — to inoculate the entire adult population by the end of the year. Only about 5.6 percent of India's adult population has received two doses, according to the Government.
"Total population — above 18 years of age — is approximately 93 crore to 94 crore. As such, administering two doses to these beneficiaries would require an estimated 186 to 188 crore vaccine doses. Out of this requirement, 51.6 crore doses will be made available for administration by July 31, leaving a requirement of approximately 135 crore vaccine doses for complete vaccination to the eligible population," the Centre said in an affidavit filed by Manohar Agnani, Additional Secretary, Health Ministry.
