The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed the hope that decision for free COVID-19 Precaution Dose for all the citizens above 18 years of age at Government vaccination centres, from 15th July 2022 till the next 75 days will further India’s vaccination coverage and create a healthier nation.

The decision was taken at today's Cabinet meeting as part of #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav celebrations.

The Prime Minister tweeted in response to a tweet by the Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya:

"Vaccination is an effective means to fight COVID-19. Today’s Cabinet decision will further India’s vaccination coverage and create a healthier nation."

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Prime Minister condoles passing of renowned writer Vinod Kumar Shukla ji
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled passing of renowned writer and Jnanpith Awardee Vinod Kumar Shukla ji. Shri Modi stated that he will always be remembered for his invaluable contribution to the world of Hindi literature.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार से सम्मानित प्रख्यात लेखक विनोद कुमार शुक्ल जी के निधन से अत्यंत दुख हुआ है। हिन्दी साहित्य जगत में अपने अमूल्य योगदान के लिए वे हमेशा स्मरणीय रहेंगे। शोक की इस घड़ी में मेरी संवेदनाएं उनके परिजनों और प्रशंसकों के साथ हैं। ओम शांति।"