Sitharaman urges full vaccination for economy, industry to work normally

Calls for more private sector participation in extending reach of govt schemes to rural India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said only vaccination can bring the economy back on track and allow industry to work normally. The minister also urged more private sector participation in extending the reach of government schemes to rural India.
 
Inaugurating the centenary celebrations of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB), the FM said, “Of the 1.3 billion people, we have already given at least one dose of vaccine to around 730 million. We have to wear masks even now. Once two doses are done, we believe that it will not be needed. For the economy, industry to work normally, vaccines