Odisha fast tracks coronavirus vaccine manufacturing unit

As the race for the COVID-19 vaccine hots up, Odisha is all set to fast track the establishment of an advanced vaccine manufacturing unit with an investment of Rs 300 crore at Andharua on the outskirts of the Capital city. Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) will be the anchor developer. The unit will produce 10 types of vaccines including that of COVID-19 and malaria.The progress of the project was reviewed at a high-level meeting through a video conference from the Lokseba Bhavan by Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy.