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These exemptions have been made in light of the huge vaccination requirements in India in the wake of the recent surge of Covid-19 cases.
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The B.1.617 variant was first detected in India and was divided into three lineages - B.1.617.1, B.1.617.2, and B.1.617.3.
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The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 2,61,79,085.
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Assocham said it would take about two weeks for the contractors to put together again the material and manpower at the sites after the disruptions of about 40 days in major states
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The Sputnik V vaccine requires specialised handling and storage, required to be kept at a temperature of -20 C.
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The so-called Indian variant B.1.617 is split into sub-lineages, of which the B.1.617.2 variant of concern becomes Delta. The B.1.617.1 variant of interest is called Kappa
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With the fresh cases and fatalities, the national capital's tally of cases stands at 14,26,863 and the death toll at 24,299
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The 2DG drug is strictly prohibited for use in pregnant and lactating women, and those below 18 years.
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The Centre has so far provided, both through the free of cost and through direct state procurement categories, more than 23 crore vaccine doses to states and UTs.
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The Covid-19 death toll has climbed to 3,31,895 with 2,795 fresh fatalities, the lowest reported in 35 days