PM Modi lauds efforts of Centre, states, citizens in tackling Covid at review meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a high-level meeting over the Covid situation, lauded the efforts of the Centre, states and the people of the country in tacking the pandemic.

Chairing a high-level meeting to review the Covid situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the collaborative efforts by the Union and state governments along with the active participation of citizens in tackling the virus.

India's consistent efforts towards the vaccination campaign and an analysis of vaccine effectiveness to aid the lesser hospitalisation and low severity and mortality during the recent surge caused by the Omicron variant was also highlighted in the meeting, the PMO said.

It emerged in the review meeting that pro-active and collaborative efforts led by the central government helped in the effective management of the spread of infection, it said.

It was also noted that India’s pandemic response and vaccination efforts have been lauded globally by the WHO, United Nations, International Monetary Fund as well as in the reports of Harvard Business School and the Institute for Competitiveness, the PMO said.

Appreciating the relentless efforts put in by vaccinators, healthcare workers, and Central and state governments, Modi underlined the significance of following Covid-related protocols and urged continued support from the community and participation of individuals to get vaccinated and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, it added.

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The meeting also took stock of the status of the vaccination drive in the country, and a detailed presentation on the pandemic situation globally and in India was also made.