India world’s largest Vaccine producer and global supplier by volume

India has in recent years, emerged as the world’s largest Vaccine producer and global supplier by volume , while India’s diverse disease landscape, combined with its expanding scientific capabilities, provides a unique platform for Vaccine research, epidemic preparedness and the development of biomedical solutions for global health, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said today.

The Minister said, India has moved far beyond the limitations of a decade ago in epidemic preparedness and has built a vibrant bioeconomy, strong vaccine development capabilities and a scientific ecosystem capable of contributing to the world’s preparedness for future epidemics and pandemics.

Dr. Jitendra Singh was speaking at a High-Level Evening Reception for the “Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations” (CEPI) Board and Investors Council, jointly hosted by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, and the CEPI at India International Centre, New Delhi. The reception brought together CEPI’s leadership, Board and Investors Council members, policymakers, scientists, industry representatives and other stakeholders engaged in vaccine development and epidemic preparedness. The CEPI Board and Investors Council meetings in New Delhi come a decade after the previous governance meeting was held in India, reflecting the depth of the India-CEPI partnership.
(updated on 13th Sept. 2026)