A total of Rs 900 crore has been earmarked for Covid-19 vaccine development to be implemented by BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) under the Department of Biotechnology. Last year, over six vaccine candidates under development by domestic drug companies including Zydus Cadila and Gennova, were provided seed funds for around Rs 15-20 crore each.A total of Rs 900 crore has been earmarked for Covid-19 vaccine development to be implemented by BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) under the Department of Biotechnology. Last year, over six vaccine candidates under development by domestic drug companies including Zydus Cadila and Gennova, were provided seed funds for around Rs 15-20 crore each.Read More