NEW DELHI: Over 1.67 crore
Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and UTs, the
Centre said on Tuesday, underlining that the
problem is not of vaccine shortage but of better planning.
Addressing a press conference, Union health secretary
Rajesh Bhushan said so far states and UTs have received 13,10,90,370 vaccine doses, out of which the total consumption, including wastage, has been 11,43,69,677.
"As per 11 am data, unutilised doses available with states and
union territories for administration is 1,67,20,693. From now till April end, 2,01,22,960 doses are in supply pipeline to states and UTs," he said.