India world's largest Vaccine producer and global supplier by volume: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that India has emerged as the world's largest vaccine producer and global supplier by volume, supplying vaccines to over 100 countries and meeting more than 65 percent of WHO routine immunization requirements. Speaking at an event involving the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the Minister highlighted India's bioeconomy growth—reaching USD 195.3 billion in 2025—and its expanding biotech startup ecosystem. He emphasized that India's diverse disease landscape provides a unique advantage for vaccine research, epidemic preparedness, and the development of biomedical solutions. Key partnerships involving DBT, BIRAC, and CEPI have led to achievements like India's first indigenous mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, clinical trials for a Chikungunya vaccine, and recognition of the BRIC-THSTI Bioassay Laboratory as part of CEPI's global network.