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Provision of ₹23,123 cr made to tackle possible 3rd wave: Union Govt
Aug 21: The Centre is fully ready to tackle a possible third wave of Covid-19. This was said by Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday. He further said that a provision of ₹23,123 crore has been made to deal with it. He further added that the government was giving special emphasis to strengthen paediatric care as experts fear that the 3rd wave may affect children more. He also informed that the Centre has set aside ₹35,000 crore for free Covid vaccination.