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Here is a point wise response by Shri Anurag Thakur elaborating measures taken and rectifying some of the misconceptions in the letter presented by HonbleShri Mallikarjun Kharge- Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha Worlds Fastest largest vaccine drive: 15 crore vaccinated - 103 days 17.56 crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs Free of Cost 72 Lakhdoses still available w/ States/UTs to be administered 46 Lakh+ doses in addition will be received by States/UTs in next 3 days CO
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Anurag Thakur's response aimed to provide a point-by-point clarification on measures taken by the government regarding COVID-19 and to address perceived misconceptions in a letter from Mallikarjun Kharge.
As per the information, India has administered 15 crore vaccine doses in 103 days.
COVID-19 vaccines are provided free of cost by the Government of India to individuals aged 45 years and above, and to all frontline workers.
A nominal 5% GST is applied to vaccines. This rate is intended to benefit domestic manufacturers by allowing them to offset input taxes, thereby preventing an increase in the final price for consumers.
The government has provided assistance including oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders, PSA plants, ventilators, and Remdesivir vials. Indian Railways, Army, Air Force, and Navy have also contributed significantly through oxygen transport, hospital beds, and airlifting medical supplies.
Yes, full exemption from customs duties, including IGST, is already available for all COVID relief material imported by the Indian Red Cross for free distribution. Exemptions also apply to commercial imports of specified medical items.
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