DV Sadananda Gowda – Union Minister:

Took a meeting with Secretary (Pharma) to review availability of Remdesivir.

Government is in regular touch with manufacturers regarding this. Weekly production plans have been prepared in consultation with the manufacturers.

Manufacturers have agreed to ramp up production of Remdesivir. Additional sites for production have been approved. Production to be doubled in coming weeks.

Black marketing/hoarding is being strictly monitored and State Governments have been advised to take strict action against those indulging in such malpractices.