Will new things change pace of Covid vaccination in India? | Seedhe Field Se (June 8 2021)

With the aim to further universalize the countrywide vaccination drive, all citizens above 18 years of age can receive the COVID-19 vaccine doses free of cost at government health facilities from June 21.

The Government of India has been supporting the efforts of the States and UTs for an effective vaccination drive under the 'Whole of Government' approach since January 16 this year. Based on the various representations received by the Union Government, the vaccination for all adults above 18 years of age was opened with the onset of Liberalized Phase III of India's vaccination strategy on May 1, 2021.