New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): As the country fights with COVID pandemic, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in budget for 2021-22 informed that Rs 35,000 crore will be allotted to COVID-19 vaccines this year.

“I have provided Rs 35,000 crore for COVID-19 vaccine in this year 2021-22. I am committed to providing further funds if required,” said the Finance Minister.

She also added, “The pneumococcal vaccine, limited to only 5 states at present, to be rolled out across the country. This will avert more than 50,000 child deaths annually.”