Health Minister of Haryana, Anil Vij was administered a trial dose of Covaxin, an under trial vaccine for COVID-19, at a hospital in Ambala on November 20.
"It is a matter of pride for us that India has developed vaccine for a deadly virus.
I have volunteered so that others too, come forward to volunteer without any fear," said Minister Anil Vij.
Anil Vij had offered to be the first volunteer for the third phase trial of Covaxin, which started in the state today.