NITI Aayog seeks to bust 'myths' about Centre's Covid vaccination drive

"These myths are arising due to distorted statements, half-truths and blatant lies," NITI Aayog added in its statement.

Claiming that several ‘myths’ around India’s Covid-19 vaccination program were doing the rounds, the Indian government’s think-tank NITI Aayog, on Thursday, sought to explain the Centre’s efforts towards ramping up the supply of vaccines. 
 

“These myths are arising due to distorted statements, half-truths and blatant lies,” NITI Aayog said.

Addressing the ‘myth’ that the Centre hasn't done enough to buy vaccines from abroad, NITI Aayog claimed that the government has been engaging with international manufacturers since mid-2020. 
 

“Multiple rounds of discussions have happened with Pfizer, J&J & Moderna. The government offered all help to have them supply or manufacture