Centre has provided over 59.86 crore vaccine doses to States and Union Territories  so far. The Central government has provided the vaccines free of cost. More than 17 lakh 64 thousand vaccine doses  are in the pipeline.<br />''<br />''The Union Health Ministry said, over four crore five lakh unutilized COVID vaccine doses are still available with the States and UTs.  The Ministry said, the government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.<br />''<br />''<br />