New Delhi

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that India is expected to achieve 100 crore COVID-19 vaccinations around October 18 or 19, adding that big events have been planned to celebrate the achievement.

During an interaction at the event, the Union Health Minister said that nearly 73 per cent adult population has received the single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and around 30 per cent have been administered double doses.

His remarks came at the launch of 13 videos on COVID-19 warriors and a Coffee table book on "Sentinels of the soil". "Announcements will be made at seaports, railway stations, bus stations, metro stations and airports at the time India completes 100 crore vaccinations," said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

According to official sources, Health centres will be showered with flower petals whereas health workers will also be honoured on the occasion.