With the administration of more than 40 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses till 7 pm on Saturday, India's cumulative vaccination coverage has exceeded the mark of 169 crore doses, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

"India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage has reached close to 169 Crore (1,69,40,55,710) today. More than 40 lakh (40,57,946) Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight," read the release from the ministry.