To bring Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for use in India , discussions are underway between the Government of India ( GOI ) and Pfizer Inc In a statement on Monday, Pfizer spokesperson said, "Pfizer's discussions with the GOI are ongoing and we are hopeful to bring the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for use in the country. On state procurement tenders, the US vaccine maker said it will supply vaccines only to central governments. "Pfizer will supply Covid-19 vaccine only to central governments and supra-national organisations for deployment in national immunization programs. "Since the beginning of this pandemic, Pfizer's priority has been to ensure rapid manufacturing and deployment of the Covid-19 vaccine to cater to the current emergency response scenario. This includes expanding the manufacturing capabilities and increasing the supplier base for key materials to the supply chain, said the company official.

Source: Economic Times May 25, 2021 04:55 UTC