The Union<b> </b>Government today said that more than 20.78 crore COVID vaccine doses have been provided so far to States and Union Territories. The Union Health Ministry said, as part of the nationwide vaccination drive, the government has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. The Ministry said, more than 1.94 crore COVID vaccine doses are still available with the States and UTs to be administered. It said, one lakh vaccine doses are in the pipeline and will be received by the States and UTs within the next three days.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In the second quarter of this month, from 18th to 31st of May, 1.95 crore doses will be made available free of cost by the Union Government. The Ministry said, this advance information has already been shared with States and UTs. In addition, more than 72 lakh doses will be available for direct procurement by the States and UTs.</span><br />