Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Amit Shah highlights India's Covid fight and AMR threat
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, talked about how India successfully fought against Covid-19.
He mentioned that when the pandemic started, many people doubted India's ability to handle it because of its weaker health infrastructure.
However, India not only managed the crisis well but also vaccinated 140 crore people twice.
Shah also praised the social efforts, like lighting lamps and ringing bells, which helped boost morale during the pandemic.
He inaugurated a new high-tech lab in Gujarat called BSL-4, which is the second of its kind in India and the first built by a state government.
This lab will help scientists study dangerous viruses safely.
Shah also discussed the growth of India's biotechnology sector and the need to continue research to protect against future health threats like Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
Amit Shah highlighted India's success in managing the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccinating 140 crore people twice.
He inaugurated India's second BSL-4 facility in Gandhinagar, the first built by a state government, costing Rs 362 crore.
Shah emphasized the importance of social experiments like lighting lamps and ringing bells in boosting morale during the pandemic.
He discussed the growth of India's biotechnology sector, with the bio-economy growing from $10 billion in 2014 to $166 billion by 2024.
Shah reiterated the need for advanced research to combat threats like Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and future pandemics.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- What
- Highlighted India's success in fighting Covid-19 and the threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and inaugurated India's second BSL-4 facility in Gandhinagar.
- When
- January 13, 2024
- Where
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Why
- To emphasize India's achievements in combating Covid-19, the need for advanced biotech infrastructure, and the ongoing battle against AMR.
- BSL-4 Facility
- Highest level of biosafety containment for handling dangerous and contagious microorganisms.
- Gujarat's BSL-4 Facility
- First state to establish a BSL-4 facility in India, costing Rs 362 crore over 11,000 square meters.
- India's Covid Vaccination
- India vaccinated 140 crore people twice with immediate certificate issuance.
- India's Bio-economy
- Grew from $10 billion in 2014 to $166 billion by 2024.
- Biotech Startups in India
- Increased from less than 500 in 2014 to over 10,000 by 2025.
