Updated: On the other hand, the U.S. is well ahead of its target Share Article AAA A policewoman is administered COVID-19 vaccine at IV Town police station in Visakhapatnam on February 25, 2021. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK On the other hand, the U.S. is well ahead of its target Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in October 2020 that India is expected to receive and utilise 400-500 million doses and cover approximately 200-250 million people by July 2021. If India continues to vaccinate at the current pace, it will have administered just 60 million doses by July 31, 2021 — about 15% of the intended target.