Over 71 crore 94 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories so far. The vaccines have been given through the Central government free of cost channel and direct state procurement category. More than seven lakh doses are in the pipeline.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">The Union Health Ministry said, over five crore 72 lakh balance and unutilized COVID vaccine doses are still available with the States and UTs. The Ministry said the Centre is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.</span><br />