FM announces Rs 900 crore grant for Covid-19 vaccine research

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FM announces Rs 900 crore grant for Covid-19 vaccine research

Published : Nov 12, 2020, 4:08 pm IST
Updated : Nov 12, 2020, 4:08 pm IST

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Nirmala Sitharman

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Thursday announced Rs 900 crore grant to the Department of Biotechnology for Covid-19 vaccine research

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Thursday announced Rs 900 crore grant to the Department of Biotechnology for Covid-19 vaccine research.

Nirmala SitharamanShe said the grant does not cover the actual cost of vaccine and distribution expenses, which will be made separately as and when the vaccine is available.

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She also said that Rs 10,200 crore additional budget outlay will be provided towards capital and industrial expenditure for domestic defence equipment, industrial incentives and infrastructure and green energy.

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