Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the'Made in India' vaccines are proof of the determination of 'AatmanirbharBharat'.
Congratulating all the scientists following the launch ofthe world's largest vaccination drive in India, Shah said the nation iswitnessing a historic moment in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Shah asserted that the 'New India' led by Prime MinisterNarendra Modi is a country that transforms "disasters into opportunitiesand challenges into achievements".
"On this historic day, expressing heartiest gratitudeto all Corona warriors, these 'Made in India' vaccines are proof of thedetermination of Aatmanirbhar Bharat," Shah said in a series of tweets.
"Under the leadership of Prime Minister NarendraModi, India has crossed a crucial stage in the fight against coronavirus. Theworld's largest vaccination campaign showcases the immense potential of India'sscientists and the power of our leadership," he added.
Shah noted that "India is one of the few countrieswhich have become successful in the direction of ending the biggest crisisagainst humanity. Every Indian is proud of this phenomenal achievement".
The Home Minister added that this is the rise of a newAatmanirbhar Bharat on the global landscape.
Shah's remarks came after the Prime Minister launched theCovid-19 vaccination programme virtually on Saturday morning to put a decisivecheck on the pandemic which has so far claimed 1,52,093 lives in the countrybesides ravaging the economy.