The is gearing up to launch amobileCovid-19vaccinationprogramme for the beneficiaries who are living in urban as well as rural areas by the end of May. If implemented, the programme will be the first in India.
Under the programme, custom-made mobile vaccination vans will be dispatched to localities in a city or in block headquarters in rural areas. The beneficiaries will be able to register themselves on the spot and take their jabs.
While beneficiaries above 45 years can avail on-the-spot registration, the state government has filed a plea before The Supreme Court on May 16 seeking the removal of mandatory prior registration through Co-WIN portal, Arogya Setu and Umang application for eligible beneficiaries aged between 18-44 years.