The Union Health Ministry, on Friday, claimed that the states, UTs and private hospitals have more than 1.70 crore balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses to be administered.
So far, through all sources, the Centre has provided over 38.18 crore vaccine doses to states and UTs and roll-out of a further 23,80,080 doses are under way.
Of this, the total consumption including wastage is 36,48,77,756 doses, the ministry said.
The new phase of universalisation of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from June 21.
(With PTI Inputs)
