However sources said India was actively involved in helping Bhutan facilitate the vaccines from "elsewhere". Also Read Amid vaccine shortage, Bhutan for mixing dosesThe Modi government had sent 5,50,000 Covishield doses as part of its “Vaccine Maitri” programme to Bhutan by March 21. The “Vaccine Maitri” programme was however, suspended in the wake of the deadly second Covid wave that hit India shortly after. India hit record highs in vaccine production and distribution last week, but the government has “no plans currently” to restart its Vaccine Maitri initiative for Bhutan, three senior officials aware of the vaccine export negotiations told The Hindu. So, it is morally not right to put such pressure,” Ms. Wangmo said, when asked if Bhutan had made any fresh appeals for help from New Delhi.

Source: The Hindu June 27, 2021 16:07 UTC