<span style="color: #222222;">The Union Government has said that more than 156 crore five lakh COVID vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories so far. Health Ministry today said that more than 17 crore 57 lakh unutilized vaccine doses are still available with the States and UTs to be administered. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January last year. As part of the Nationwide Vaccination Drive, the government has been supporting the States and Union Territories by providing them COVID vaccines free of cost.</span><br />