India lights up to celebrate 100 crore Covid jabs, Mandaviya distributes sweets

Celebrations began as India crossed the 100 crore (1 billion) Covid-19 vaccination mark on Thursday. The milestone was achieved nine months after the nationwide inoculation programme started. On the occasion, PM Modi visited Delhi's RML hospital & interacted with health workers. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya visits Covid War Room in Delhi & distributed sweets. The union government has planned a series of events to mark the occasion. Events included launching of a song & displaying of country's largest tricolour at Red Fort. All major monuments under Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have also been illuminated. There will be free ropeway rides for those who have been fully vaccinated at major ropeways across the country. Watch the full video for more.