New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Himachal Pradesh for achieving 100 percent vaccination of people above 18 years of age, and said India is vaccinating over one crore citizens every day.
"Himachal Pradesh has emerged as a champion in the fight against the largest epidemic in 100 years. He added that Himachal has become the first state in India to have administered at least one dose of corona vaccine to its entire eligible population. This success has underlined the importance of Aatmvishwas and Aatmnirbharta," said the Prime Minister.
He said that the success of vaccination in India is the result of the spirit and hard work of its citizens. India is vaccinating at the record speed of 1.25 crore vaccines per day.
"This means that the number of vaccinations in India in one day is more than the population of many countries," he said.
The Prime Minister praised doctors, ASHA workers, Aanganwadi workers, medical personnel, teachers, and women for their contribution to the vaccination campaign.
He also recalled that he talked of ‘Sabka Prayas’ or combined efforts on the occasion of Independence Day.
"This success is a manifestation of that," the Prime Minister said.
He also touched upon the fact of Himachal Being the land of deities and praised the dialogue and collaboration model in this regard.
The Prime Minister also expressed happiness that even in a remote district like Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal has been a leader in giving first dose vaccine to all.
"This is the area which used to be cut off from the rest of the country for months before the Atal Tunnel was built," he said adding that better connectivity will help tourism and other activities in the state.
He also gave a call for making agriculture in Himachal Pradesh totally organic in next 25 years. (UNI)