Sputnik V, considered the world's first registered vaccine against Covid-19, was being exported according to the "contract obligations," the Russian deputy envoy added. "Supplies of Sputnik V are going on according to the contract obligations and schedules. "Sputnik V is one of the vaccines which is included in the Indian mass vaccination drive and it speaks for itself. Also Read | Full-scale production of Sputnik V in India this summer: Russian developersHighlighting how "helpful" Russia's second single-dose vaccine 'Sputnik lite' would be for India, the envoy said, "As you know, the other Russian vaccine is very reliable. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved Sputnik V vaccine's usage in India April 12, and vaccination against coronavirus with the Russian vaccine started on May 14.

Source: Hindustan Times May 25, 2021 08:48 UTC