The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), on April 13, approved Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use, making it the third COVID-19 vaccine to be registered in India. Dr Reddy's, which has collaborated with the Russian Sovereign Fund RDIF, conducted the bridge trial for Sputnik V and has applied for emergency use in India.The Russian vaccine has been approved for use in countries in 59 countries so far.

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), on April 13, approved Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use, making it the third COVID-19 vaccine to be registered in India. Dr Reddy's, which has collaborated with the Russian Sovereign Fund RDIF, conducted the bridge trial for Sputnik V and has applied for emergency use in India.The Russian vaccine has been approved for use in countries in 59 countries so far.