Export of Vaccines happened under three categories.
- Grant : Humanitarian approach by GOI.
- Commercial Export - Agreements made by Company, not under the control of Govt.
- COVAX program - WHO Initiative.
Vaccine Exports :
1. How many Vaccines are exported from India ?
Total of 6.63 Cr Vaccines are exported from India.
Export of Vaccines happened under three categories.
- Grant : Humanitarian approach by GOI.
- Commercial Export - Agreements made by Company, not under the control of Govt.
- COVAX program - WHO Initiative.
1.07 Cr Vaccines are exported to 47 Countries as Grant.
Grant is Humanitarian approach taken by Government of India.
This is the only export GOI has control on.
Below countries received Vaccine grant more than 1 Lakh.
We gave grant mostly to our neighbors as its important to stop Covid in neighboring countries to keep India safe from spread.
Below countries received grant of less than 1 Lakh Vaccines from Indian Government.
3.58 Cr Vaccines are exported under Commercial obligations.
The manufacturer either received money or Raw Material at the early stage which is used for Production of Vaccines .
As per agreements made, the exports are made by the manufacturer.
Below countries received more than or equal to 5 Lakh vaccines under commercial obligations.
Ex - UK got 50 Lakh Vaccines as the formula belongs to Astra Geneca, a UK and Swedish Company.
Below Countries received less than 5 Lakh vaccines as per the Commercial agreements.
Covax is a World Health Organization Initiative under which Resources are shared to develop the vaccine faster.
It also brings vaccine to the poor countries who cannot afford advance payments individually.
1.986 Cr vaccines are exported to 47 Countries under Covax Program.
Below Countries received more than 3 Lakh vaccines under Covax Program.
As you can see the major beneficiaries are poor African/Asian countries.
Below countries received between 1-3 Lakhs under Covax Program.
Below Countries received below 1 Lakh Vaccines under Covax Program.
Yes, the vaccines given as Grant can be stopped by GOI.
But, India has stored enough Vaccines to meet the existing demand of January before giving it as Grant.
