Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reassured that the government is keeping a close watch along with global regulators, governments of other countries, multilateral institutions and international companies on COVID vaccine development. The Prime Minister added that it will be ensured that the vaccine for citizens will meet all necessary scientific criteria. He stressed that just like the focus in the fight against COVID has been on saving each and every life, the priority will be to ensure that the vaccine reaches everyone. He said, Governments at all levels will have to work together to ensure that the vaccination drive is smooth, systematic and sustained.