Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi urging speedy import of COVID-19 vaccines; offers land, support for manufacturing facility

Mamata Banerjee stated that globally there are numerous producers and urged the PM to establish reputed and genuine producers with the assistance of scientists and consultants. (PTI)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the present day once more wrote to PM Narendra Modi over vaccine provide. In her letter, she stated it’s now identified that the vaccine is the true antidote to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. “The manufacturing of vaccines within the nation is extraordinarily insufficient and insignificant within the context of the large wants of the folks at giant. About 10 crore folks in West Bengal and 140 crore folks within the nation want vaccination, right here and now, however solely a microscopic proportion has been coated,” stated Banerjee.

She stated that globally there are numerous producers and urged the PM to establish reputed and genuine producers with the assistance of scientists and consultants. “…it’s potential for us on this nation to speedily import vaccines from these ends throughout the totally different elements of the world. I urge you to embark upon this endeavour with none additional delay,” stated Banerjee within the letter.

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She additionally expressed her want to provide land and assist for vaccine manufacturing in West Bengal. “It might kindly be thought-about if we might encourage the world gamers to open up franchise operations in our nation. Even the nationwide gamers might be impressed to go for the franchise mode for bulk manufacturing of vaccines. We, in West Bengal, are prepared to offer land and assist for any manufacturing/franchisee operation for genuine vaccine manufacturing,” stated Benerjee.

Earlier, Banerjee had written to PM Modi on Might 5 urging him to offer free vaccination for all Indians. She had additionally requested the Centre to extend its medical oxygen quota.

The Centre authorities has been dealing with assault from the opposition corners over its vaccine coverage. Numerous leaders together with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leaders Rahul and Sonia Gandhi have written to the PM prior to now over COVID-19 administration.