Afghanistan has been invited for second India, Uzbekistan, and Iran trilateral meet on the use of the Chabahar port. Earlier this month, the first meet took place at the deputy minister level between the 3 countries. The next meeting will be hosted by India with the dates in the process of finalization.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Shrivastava said, "Afghanistan as a major stakeholder will be invited for the meeting".

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Chabahar has been a key connectivity project by India towards its west and has been providing connectivity via Iran to Afghanistan and beyond. India built the Shahid Beheshti Port at Chabahar as part of the India, Iran, Afghanistan 2016 agreement.

In December 2018, an Indian company India Ports Global Limited took over the port operations and as of August of 2020, the port has handled 12 lakhs tons of cargo and 82000 containers. In fact, India used the port to send 75000 tons of wheat to Afghanistan as part of the humanitarian aid amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

The proposal for India, Uzbekistan, and Iran trilateral was put across by Uzbekistan, which is a doubly landlocked country and is keen on several connectivity projects. And it is just not Uzbekistan, but other Central Asian countries have shown interest in using the port, built with the help of New Delhi.

The development is seen as an important shot in the arm for India's connectivity plans in the west of it, where often Pakistan has been playing an obstructionist role. India sees the Chabahar port as a fulcrum of connectivity in the region, and even the US gave an exemption to the project from Iran sanctions since it not only provided humanitarian supplies to Afghanistan but also economic alternatives.

Afghanistan has been invited for second India, Uzbekistan, and Iran trilateral meet on the use of the Chabahar port. Earlier this month, the first meet took place at the deputy minister level between the 3 countries.

Afghanistan has been invited for second India, Uzbekistan, and Iran trilateral meet on the use of the Chabahar port. Earlier this month, the first meet took place at the deputy minister level between the 3 countries. The next meeting will be hosted by India with the dates in the process of finalization. Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Shrivastava said, "Afghanistan as a major stakeholder will be invited for the meeting". Watch | Chabahar has been a key connectivity project by India towards its west and has been providing connectivity via Iran to Afghanistan and beyond. India built the Shahid Beheshti Port at Chabahar as part of the India, Iran, Afghanistan 2016 agreement. In December 2018, an Indian company India Ports Global Limited took over the port operations and as of August of 2020, the port has handled 12 lakhs tons of cargo and 82000 containers. In fact, India used the port to send 75000 tons of wheat to Afghanistan as part of the humanitarian aid amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. The proposal for India, Uzbekistan, and Iran trilateral was put across by Uzbekistan, which is a doubly landlocked country and is keen on several connectivity projects. And it is just not Uzbekistan, but other Central Asian countries have shown interest in using the port, built with the help of New Delhi. The development is seen as an important shot in the arm for India's connectivity plans in the west of it, where often Pakistan has been playing an obstructionist role. India sees the Chabahar port as a fulcrum of connectivity in the region, and even the US gave an exemption to the project from Iran sanctions since it not only provided humanitarian supplies to Afghanistan but also economic alternatives.

Afghanistan invited for second India, Uzbek, Iran trilateral meet on Chabahar

Amid nationwide lockdown in Bhutan, India has handed over 20,000 COVID-19 RT PCR test kits to the country.&nbsp;

The kits were handed over in southern border town of Phuentsholing. Bhutan is under a 7-day lockdown as a number of coronavirus cases have been detected in the country recently.

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India's envoy to Bhutan Ruchira Kamboj said, "India stands alongside Bhutan. Together, we will fight the COVID-19 pandemic, through a sustainable recovery.”

Since March 2020, New Delhi has sent 9 consignments of essential medicines such as Paracetamol, Cetirizine, Hydroxychloroquine, medical Equipements like PPE kits, N95 masks, RT PCR test kits and x-ray machines. India is also collaborating with Bhutan for conducting phase 3 clinical trials of the coronavirus vaccine candidates.

Indian mission in Bhutan in a release said, "The delivery of these RT-PCR test kits will assist Bhutan’s Ministry of Health in carrying out essential testing, given the recent enforcement of a nationwide lockdown in the country".

Bhutan is the first country in South Asia to announce a seconds nationwide lockdown this year to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Amid nationwide lockdown in Bhutan, India has handed over 20,000 COVID-19 RT PCR test kits to the country. The kits were handed over in southern border town of Phuentsholing.

Amid nationwide lockdown in Bhutan, India has handed over 20,000 COVID-19 RT PCR test kits to the country. The kits were handed over in southern border town of Phuentsholing. Bhutan is under a 7-day lockdown as a number of coronavirus cases have been detected in the country recently. Also read | Israel-Bhutan establish formal diplomatic ties India's envoy to Bhutan Ruchira Kamboj said, "India stands alongside Bhutan. Together, we will fight the COVID-19 pandemic, through a sustainable recovery.” Since March 2020, New Delhi has sent 9 consignments of essential medicines such as Paracetamol, Cetirizine, Hydroxychloroquine, medical Equipements like PPE kits, N95 masks, RT PCR test kits and x-ray machines. India is also collaborating with Bhutan for conducting phase 3 clinical trials of the coronavirus vaccine candidates. Indian mission in Bhutan in a release said, "The delivery of these RT-PCR test kits will assist Bhutan’s Ministry of Health in carrying out essential testing, given the recent enforcement of a nationwide lockdown in the country". Bhutan is the first country in South Asia to announce a seconds nationwide lockdown this year to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amid second nationwide lockdown in Bhutan, India hands over 20,000 RT-PCR kits to tackle pandemic

India will not be conducting examinations for the 10th & 12th grade in 2021. The class 10, & 12 examinations will be held offline and will be held after February.

Today Tonight: Crucial school exams postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

India and Japan have devised a mechanism for cooperation in the steel industry at the joint secretary level and will see both sides discussed a number of issues in the sector including international trade.

India which is the second-largest producer of steel still lags behind countries Japan and China in terms of per capita consumption, and the dialogue mechanism will see New Delhi-Tokyo cooperating to increase this.

Both sides on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to herald the cooperation. It was signed by the Secretary of India's steel ministry Pradip Kumar Tripathi and Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Tanaka Shigehiro representing Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.

India and Japan's collaboration come even as both sides are increasing cooperation in many areas including alternate supply chains in a post-pandemic world. Earlier this year, India, Japan, and Australia came together for a partnership on supply chains and increasingly more countries have shown interest in it.

One of the other key aims of the dialogue will be to increase the quality and quantity of steel being manufactured in India, something that overlaps with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India vision. India plans to expand steel production capacity to 300 million tons by 2030-31.

Both at the private and government level, a number of collaborations have happened in Steel Sector. Last year, ArcelorMittal and Nippon steel announced the acquisition of Essar Steel. Nippon Steel has established a JV with Tata Steel, which produces high-grade steel to be used for automobiles. Mitsubishi Corporation and Larsen &amp; Toubro, is working with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) for the modernization of the Rourkela Steel Plant. At the government level, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry started exchanges of experts to advance the energy efficiency of steel mills and to expand steel utilization in buildings in India.

Interestingly, it was the large volume of Indian Iron ore from India to Japan that helped rapid reconstruction and economic recovery of the country in the aftermath of World War 2. In fact, in 1960, 30% of iron ore imported to Japan came from India.

India and Japan have devised a mechanism for cooperation in the steel industry at the joint secretary level and will see both sides discussed a number of issues in the sector including international trade.

India and Japan have devised a mechanism for cooperation in the steel industry at the joint secretary level and will see both sides discussed a number of issues in the sector including international trade. India which is the second-largest producer of steel still lags behind countries Japan and China in terms of per capita consumption, and the dialogue mechanism will see New Delhi-Tokyo cooperating to increase this. Both sides on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to herald the cooperation. It was signed by the Secretary of India's steel ministry Pradip Kumar Tripathi and Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Tanaka Shigehiro representing Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. India and Japan's collaboration come even as both sides are increasing cooperation in many areas including alternate supply chains in a post-pandemic world. Earlier this year, India, Japan, and Australia came together for a partnership on supply chains and increasingly more countries have shown interest in it. One of the other key aims of the dialogue will be to increase the quality and quantity of steel being manufactured in India, something that overlaps with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India vision. India plans to expand steel production capacity to 300 million tons by 2030-31. Both at the private and government level, a number of collaborations have happened in Steel Sector. Last year, ArcelorMittal and Nippon steel announced the acquisition of Essar Steel. Nippon Steel has established a JV with Tata Steel, which produces high-grade steel to be used for automobiles. Mitsubishi Corporation and Larsen & Toubro, is working with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) for the modernization of the Rourkela Steel Plant. At the government level, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry started exchanges of experts to advance the energy efficiency of steel mills and to expand steel utilization in buildings in India. Interestingly, it was the large volume of Indian Iron ore from India to Japan that helped rapid reconstruction and economic recovery of the country in the aftermath of World War 2. In fact, in 1960, 30% of iron ore imported to Japan came from India.

India and Japan come up with a mechanism for cooperation in the steel industry

The Union Health Ministry has called an urgent meeting of its Joint Monitoring Group on Monday to discuss the emergence of a mutated variant of the coronavirus in the UK.

Health Ministry calls high-level meeting today to discuss new Coronavirus strain in UK

India on Monday announced a suspension of all flights originating from the United Kingdom to the country until the end of the year, amid growing global concerns over a highly infectious new strain of the coronavirus.

India suspends all flight from the UK as concerns grow over new virus strain

The vehicle of the United Nations Military Observers (UNMO) along the LoC was hit by the unidentified object while conducting routine monitoring. Pakistani army has accused Indian army of targeting the vehicle.

UNMO vehicle impacted while conducting routine monitoring along LoC

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the country has enough capacity to produce COVID-19 vaccines for its needs and also export it to other countries that need its help.&nbsp;

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Sitharaman went on to say that India has to invest a lot more in health infrastructure and get more private partners into the sector and the country would be a major contributor to the revival of the global economy after the pandemic.

Recently, India has decided to produce about 300 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines next year, a Russian official was quoted as saying.

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According to Reuters, this new number is nearly three times the previously known quantity as deals have been signed with more manufacturers.

Russia is already testing the first samples of Sputnik V that were produced in India, its embassy in New Delhi said on Twitter on Friday, sharing a news story in which their vaccine czar Kirill Dmitriev was quoted.

"In India, we have agreements with four large manufacturers. India will produce about 300 million doses or more of the vaccine for us next year, " Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) told Rossiya 24 TV, according to news agency TASS.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the country has enough capacity to produce COVID-19 vaccines for its needs and also export it to other countries that need its help.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the country has enough capacity to produce COVID-19 vaccines for its needs and also export it to other countries that need its help. Also read: India's Covid-19 case tally edges closer to 1-crore mark Sitharaman went on to say that India has to invest a lot more in health infrastructure and get more private partners into the sector and the country would be a major contributor to the revival of the global economy after the pandemic. Recently, India has decided to produce about 300 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines next year, a Russian official was quoted as saying. Also read: India to produce about 300 mn doses of Russian vaccine; new deals signed According to Reuters, this new number is nearly three times the previously known quantity as deals have been signed with more manufacturers. Russia is already testing the first samples of Sputnik V that were produced in India, its embassy in New Delhi said on Twitter on Friday, sharing a news story in which their vaccine czar Kirill Dmitriev was quoted. "In India, we have agreements with four large manufacturers. India will produce about 300 million doses or more of the vaccine for us next year, " Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) told Rossiya 24 TV, according to news agency TASS.

India has enough capacity to produce COVID-19 vaccines for itself and others: Nirmala Sitharaman

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's PM Sheikh Hasina held a virtual meet today. In the meet PM Modi said, India will play a bigger role in the global economy.

PM Modi: India will play a bigger role in the global economy

Connectivity and paying tributes to Bangladesh's father of the nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the centenary birth anniversary celebration will be the top focus areas of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina's virtual summit on Thursday.

India-Bangladesh virtual meet, focus on Haldibari-Chilahati rail links

Prime Ministers To Focus On Connectivity Haldibari - Chilahati Rail Link

Amid the India-China standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, the Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal to secure telecom infrastructure by designating a "trusted source" for the purchase of equipment by service providers.

India: Cabinet approves buying telecom equipment only from 'trusted' sources

United Kingdom's foreign secretary Dominic Raab, who is on a 4-day visit to India is expected to meet India's Prime Minster Narendra Modi. Dominic Raab held bilateral talks with his India counterpart S. Jaishankar on Tuesday.

U.K. foreign secretary Raab on 4-day visit to India, likely to meet India's PM Modi

December 16 marks 50th anniversary of India's victory on Pakistan in 1971 war. To mark the event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lighten up the golden flame at national war memorial.

December 16, 2020 marks 50th anniversary of India's victory on Pakistan in 1971 war

Indian health ministry said that the country is doing relatively well in its fight against COVID-19 pandemic. It also spoke about the way forward for vaccine against the infection.

India: Central govt asks states to be ready for COVID-19 vaccination

Study have found that COVID-19 patients have not out of the woods even after leaving the hospital. The first 10 days after discharge remains critical.

Study: First 10 days of COVID-19 victim after discharge from hospital crucial

16 December marks the 50th anniversary of India's victory on pakistan in the 1971 war to mark the event Indian prime minister narendra modi lit the golden flame also known as swarnim vijay mashal in the honour of the soldiers,

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lit the "Swarnim Vijay Mashal" in the honour of  martyred soldier

India's oil imports from Africa & U.S., they rose sharply last month. While, from middle-east and Latin America were down. India became third-largest oil importer and consumer last month.

World Business Watch: India's oil imports from Africa & U.S. rose sharply last month

At a time when the world thought that the COVID-19 pandemic couldn't get any worse, doctors in New Delhi and Ahmedabad have reported about a rare and serious fungal infection that is preying on COVID-19 patients and also on those who had recently recovered.

'Mucormycosis' is a deadly fungal infection "triggered by COVID-19", due to which nearly half of the recovering Covid patients have lost their eyesight.

In the last 15 days, ENT surgeons at New Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) have seen 13 cases of "COVID-19-triggered mucormycosis".

In Ahmedabad, two patients have already died while two surviving patients have lost their eyesight.&nbsp;

Four male patients were aged between 34 and 47 years. The fifth patient was a 67-year-old man who has rushed to an Ahmedabad hospital on late Friday night. He was in critical condition. All patients had enlarged eyeballs which were bulging out of the eye sockets.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This alarming affliction, although rare, is not new. What is new is COVID-19 triggering mucormycosis, they said.

Black Fungus or mucormycosis has been a cause of disease and death of patients in transplants, and ICU and immunodeficient individuals since long. However, it is the rapid increase in the numbers seen in unsuspected recovering COVID-19 patients that is causing the grave concern, the SGRH said in a statement.

"In the last 15 days, ENT surgeons have seen 13 cases of COVID-19-triggered mucormycosis in over 50 per cent patients, with loss of eyesight, and removal of nose and jaw bone needed," it said.

Mortality is currently being seen in the range of 50 per cent (five patients), with certain deaths when there is involvement of brain, the hospital authorities said.

Doctors had to do these resections in about 10 patients over the last fortnight, with "about 50 per cent losing their eyesight permanently". Five of these patients required critical care support due to associated complications. There also have been five mortalities so far in this subgroup, the statement said.

According to Manish Munjal, senior ENT surgeon, at the hospital, "The frequency with which we are witnessing the occurrence of COVID-19-triggered mucormycosis with high morbidity and mortality has never been seen before and is shocking and alarming."

Varun Rai, consultant ENT surgeon at SGRH said, "Early clinical suspicion on symptoms such as nose obstruction, swelling in the eye or cheeks, and black dry crusts in the nose should immediately prompt the conduct of a biopsy in the OPD and start of the antifungal therapy as early as possible".

Delhi recorded 1,376 fresh COVID-19 cases on Monday, the lowest in over three-and-a-half months, even as the death count mounted to 10,074 with 60 new fatalities.

The positivity rate dropped to 2.15 per cent from 2.74 per cent on Sunday, authorities said.

The Monday bulletin said 5,83,509 patients have recovered, been discharged or migrated so far.

(With inputs from agencies)

At a time when the world thought that the COVID-19 pandemic couldn't get any worse, doctors in New Delhi and Ahmedabad have reported about a rare and serious fungal infection that is preying on COVID-19 patients and also on those who had recently recovered.

At a time when the world thought that the COVID-19 pandemic couldn't get any worse, doctors in New Delhi and Ahmedabad have reported about a rare and serious fungal infection that is preying on COVID-19 patients and also on those who had recently recovered. 'Mucormycosis' is a deadly fungal infection "triggered by COVID-19", due to which nearly half of the recovering Covid patients have lost their eyesight. In the last 15 days, ENT surgeons at New Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) have seen 13 cases of "COVID-19-triggered mucormycosis". In Ahmedabad, two patients have already died while two surviving patients have lost their eyesight. Four male patients were aged between 34 and 47 years. The fifth patient was a 67-year-old man who has rushed to an Ahmedabad hospital on late Friday night. He was in critical condition. All patients had enlarged eyeballs which were bulging out of the eye sockets. This alarming affliction, although rare, is not new. What is new is COVID-19 triggering mucormycosis, they said. Black Fungus or mucormycosis has been a cause of disease and death of patients in transplants, and ICU and immunodeficient individuals since long. However, it is the rapid increase in the numbers seen in unsuspected recovering COVID-19 patients that is causing the grave concern, the SGRH said in a statement. "In the last 15 days, ENT surgeons have seen 13 cases of COVID-19-triggered mucormycosis in over 50 per cent patients, with loss of eyesight, and removal of nose and jaw bone needed," it said. Mortality is currently being seen in the range of 50 per cent (five patients), with certain deaths when there is involvement of brain, the hospital authorities said. Doctors had to do these resections in about 10 patients over the last fortnight, with "about 50 per cent losing their eyesight permanently". Five of these patients required critical care support due to associated complications. There also have been five mortalities so far in this subgroup, the statement said. According to Manish Munjal, senior ENT surgeon, at the hospital, "The frequency with which we are witnessing the occurrence of COVID-19-triggered mucormycosis with high morbidity and mortality has never been seen before and is shocking and alarming." Varun Rai, consultant ENT surgeon at SGRH said, "Early clinical suspicion on symptoms such as nose obstruction, swelling in the eye or cheeks, and black dry crusts in the nose should immediately prompt the conduct of a biopsy in the OPD and start of the antifungal therapy as early as possible". Delhi recorded 1,376 fresh COVID-19 cases on Monday, the lowest in over three-and-a-half months, even as the death count mounted to 10,074 with 60 new fatalities. The positivity rate dropped to 2.15 per cent from 2.74 per cent on Sunday, authorities said. The Monday bulletin said 5,83,509 patients have recovered, been discharged or migrated so far. (With inputs from agencies)

Covid-19 triggering rare, deadly fungal infection, claim Indian hospitals

Indian govt has released detailed guidelines for India's mass vaccination drive against COVID-19 infection. Vaccination is scheduled to begin as soon as the front-runner vaccine candidate get approval for emergency use.

Indian govt releases detailed guidelines for mass vaccination drive against COVID-19

Ahmedabad Police has collected ₹18.41 crores as fine from people who were fined for not wearing face masks in public places amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

"Over 3.13 lakh people paid ₹18.41 crores in fine for not wearing face masks in public places in Ahmedabad, Gujarat since the outbreak of COVID-19, Harshad Patel, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic control), Ahmedabad said.

Patel also informed that over 1,400 police personnel detected positive for COVID-19 and 13 of them have succumbed to the infection. According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are 13,298 active coronavirus cases in Gujarat, while over 2.10 lakhs have recovered and 4,171 died due to the virus.

Ahmedabad Police has collected ₹18.41 crores as fine from people who were fined for not wearing face masks in public places amid the COVID-19 outbreak. "Over 3.13 lakh people paid ₹18.

Ahmedabad Police has collected ₹18.41 crores as fine from people who were fined for not wearing face masks in public places amid the COVID-19 outbreak. "Over 3.13 lakh people paid ₹18.41 crores in fine for not wearing face masks in public places in Ahmedabad, Gujarat since the outbreak of COVID-19, Harshad Patel, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic control), Ahmedabad said. Patel also informed that over 1,400 police personnel detected positive for COVID-19 and 13 of them have succumbed to the infection. According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are 13,298 active coronavirus cases in Gujarat, while over 2.10 lakhs have recovered and 4,171 died due to the virus.

Over 3.13 lakh people fined for not wearing masks in Ahmedabad, ₹18.41 cr collected

In an exclusive conversation with WION, Mongolian envoy to India Gonching Ganbold says that 'India and Mongolia sharing close relations since last 65 years and have strong spiritual ties'

'India and Mongolia have strong spiritual ties', says Gonching Ganbold | Mongolian envoy to India

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that he and Britain's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab discussed four hours long on the issues of taking India-UK relations to a higher level, and more.

Indian Foreign Minister and U.K. Foreign Secretary holds joint press conference

As the United States and the United Kingdom have begun their operations to vaccinate people against the novel coronavirus, the Indian government has also announced its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">inoculation</a>.&nbsp;

According to the guidelines, the COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network (Co-WIN) system, a digitalised platform, will be used to track the list of people for the vaccination on a real-time basis.&nbsp;

<h2>Let's check out what are these SOP guidelines:</h2>

1. About 100-200 people will be vaccinated in each session each day and once they are inoculated, they will be monitored for 30 minutes for any adverse effects.

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2. During the time of vaccination, only pre-registered beneficiaries will be given shot as per the priority and the provision of on the spot-registration will not be present.&nbsp;

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3. The first priority of inoculation will be given to healthcare professionals, frontline workers and people above 50 years of age. After such individuals, the Covid-19 vaccine will be given to people younger than 50 years of age with associated co-morbidities. The last priority will then be given to the remaining people based on the disease epidemiology and vaccine availability.

4. The age group of 50 years may be further sub-classified into those above 60 years and those between 50 to 60 years of age.&nbsp;

 
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As the United States and the United Kingdom have begun their operations to vaccinate people against the novel coronavirus, the Indian government has also announced its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for inoculation.

As the United States and the United Kingdom have begun their operations to vaccinate people against the novel coronavirus, the Indian government has also announced its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for inoculation. According to the guidelines, the COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network (Co-WIN) system, a digitalised platform, will be used to track the list of people for the vaccination on a real-time basis. Let's check out what are these SOP guidelines: 1. About 100-200 people will be vaccinated in each session each day and once they are inoculated, they will be monitored for 30 minutes for any adverse effects. Watch | 2. During the time of vaccination, only pre-registered beneficiaries will be given shot as per the priority and the provision of on the spot-registration will not be present. Also read | Covid-19 in India: New cases dip below 30,000 for the third time this month 3. The first priority of inoculation will be given to healthcare professionals, frontline workers and people above 50 years of age. After such individuals, the Covid-19 vaccine will be given to people younger than 50 years of age with associated co-morbidities. The last priority will then be given to the remaining people based on the disease epidemiology and vaccine availability. 4. The age group of 50 years may be further sub-classified into those above 60 years and those between 50 to 60 years of age.

Indian govt releases guidelines for Covid-19 vaccination: Check out all the details

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