CII bats for ramping up vaccination production to fight Covid second wave

Industry body also says that vaccination should be open to all age groups

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged for accelerating vaccine production and following strict protocols in the fight against Coronavirus which has surged in recent weeks. It wanted that vaccination drive should be open to all age groups and made available for longer periods at the health centres.

Chamber president Uday Kotak said, “At this juncture, CII calls for quick action to be taken by the Government on ‘whatever it takes’ to ramp up production, supply and distribution of vaccines. Strict following and enforcement of safety and hygiene protocols by all sections of society is absolutely critical.”

CII emphasised