India, Feb. 21 -- Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday launched the indigenously developed Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in India's public health journey.

Addressing scientists, technical experts and staff at CRI, Nadda described the launch as a "momentous and historic occasion," congratulating the institute for strengthening India's vaccine manufacturing capabilities. He said the development of the indigenous Td vaccine represents a major step toward enhancing national health security and reinforcing the country's public health infrastructure.

With its formal rollout, the Td vaccine has bee...