(a) whether the increase in the export of COVID vaccines to Omicron affected countries is proposed to be met from the unused stock of vaccines with private hospitals and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government is planning to ramp up the production of vaccines in the country to meet the export demand and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the increase in exports is likely to impact the domestic supply in the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)
(a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 293* FOR 17TH DECEMBER, 2021
(a) to (d) Export of COVID-19 vaccines to other countries, including for Omicron affected countries, takes into account and prioritizes domestic production and requirements of National COVID-19 vaccination program. Indian companies have significantly enhanced their vaccine production capacity and are in a position to meet domestic requirements of COVID-19 vaccines as also contribute their surplus production to global Covid-19 vaccination requirements.
*******