New Delhi, Sep 6 (TIWN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the local traditions should be used to help the vaccination drive. He was interacting with the healthcare workers and beneficiaries of the Covid vaccination programme in Himachal Pradesh via video conferencing.

Addressing the gathering, Modi said that Himachal Pradesh has emerged as a champion in the fight against the largest epidemic in 100 years.  "Himachal has become the first state in India to have administered at least one dose of corona vaccine to each one of its entire eligible population which underlines the importance of 'Aatmvishwas' and 'Aatmnirbharta'," said Modi.  While talking to Dr Rahul of Civil Hospital at Shimla, the prime minister lauded the team effort for minimising vaccine wastage. Talking to a vaccination beneficiary, Modi enquired about the facilities of vaccination and how they dealt with the rumours regarding vaccination.