PM condoles demise of eminent Odia musician and singer Prafulla Kar
PM condoles demise of
eminent Odia musician and singer Prafulla Kar
The
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of
eminent Odia musician and singer Prafulla Kar.
Why is it in news
Shri
Modi has said that Prafulla Kar Ji will be remembered for his pioneering
contribution to Odia culture and music.
Highlights
The
Prime Minister tweeted;
"Anguished
by the passing away of Shri Prafulla Kar Ji, he will be remembered for his
pioneering contribution to Odia culture
and music. He was blessed with a multifaceted personality and his
creativity was reflected in his works. Condolences to his family and admirers.
Om Shanti."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine
Availability in States/UTs
More than 192.27 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 20.53 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with
States/UTs
Why is it in news?
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace
and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The
nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021.
The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June
2021.
Highlights
· The
vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines,
advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling
better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
·
As
part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been
supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In
the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the
Union Government will procure and supply (free of cost) 75% of the vaccines
being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
· More than 192.27 crore (1,92,27,23,625) vaccine
doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India (free of
cost channel) and through direct state procurement category.
· More than 20.53 Cr (20,53,77,891) balance
and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to
be administered.