The authorities is hopeful of a speedy launch of single-dose Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik Light in India and all stakeholders, together with the Russian producer and its Indian companions, have been directed to fast-track the applying and regulatory approval procedures for the jab to spice up the nation’s vaccination drive, sources stated on Thursday.
An software looking for regulatory approval for Sputnik Light is anticipated to be filed within the subsequent couple of weeks and it may change into the primary single-dose vaccine to be launched in India, sources stated, citing high-level discussions held amongst high authorities officers within the latest days to spice up home availability of Covid-19 vaccines.
At a gathering chaired by the Cabinet Secretary final week, it was urged to instantly convene a gathering with all involved stakeholders, together with the Department of Biotechnology Secretary, Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), the Ministry of External Affairs representatives, the Union Health Ministry officers, RDIF (Russian Direct Investment Fund) and home producers to expedite the regulatory approvals for Sputnik Light.
On Sputnik Light, it was mentioned within the assembly that Russia has already authorised this vaccine and trials are ongoing in different nations. Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) knowledgeable different members that the applying for regulatory approval of Sputnik Light is anticipated to be filed within the subsequent 2-3 weeks.
With inputs from PTI
