Soon after the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) gave nod for the two coronavirus vaccines for emergency use in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the approval to the vaccines of AstraZeneca-Oxford, being manufactured in India by Serum Institute of India (SII), and Bharat Biotech Ltd “accelerates the road to a healthier and Covid-free nation”. In a tweet, PM Modi said, "A decisive turning point to strengthen a spirited fight! DCGI granting approval to vaccines of @SerumInstIndia and @BharatBiotech accelerates the road to a healthier and COVID-free nation. Congratulations India. Congratulations to our hardworking scientists and innovators,” PM Modi tweeted. “ For more, watch the full video.