Srinagar, Sept. 18 -- Seventy-five years after attaining freedom from foreign rule, our search for freedom of a different kind continues-this time the country is seeking freedom from an invisible invader-the SARS-CoV-2, which has been ravaging the country for the past 20 months. From what we know about this deadly virus, it can be tamed by following Test-Track-Treat and vaccination strategy at administrative level and encouraging adherence to Covid-Appropriate Behavior through community participation.

But to eliminate it, we needed a lasting immunity against it. Indian scientists and agencies have pushed the physical and technical boundaries to develop COVID-19 vaccines within a record period and on 16 January 2021, our Hon'ble Prime Min...