Free Covid-19 vaccine jabs for all adults: What you need to know

The centralised free vaccination policy began on Monday providing Covid-19 vaccines free of cost for all Indian citizens over the age of 18.

The health ministry in a briefing on Friday said states would be playing a facilitatory role by aggregating demand and vaccination capabilities of private hospitals, and will also be ensuring the administration of vaccines.

The Centre’s new policy came days after the Supreme Court slammed the ongoing vaccination drive, calling it “arbitrary and irrational.”

All you need to know about the government’s new vaccination policy:

  • Centre will buy 75% of total vaccine production from manufacturers and give it to States free of cost; no state government will have to spend on procurement
  • All above 18 years of age in the country will get free vaccination at government facilities
  • Vaccine distribution to states/UTs will be based on population, Covid burden, and inoculation progress, among other such criteria
  • Private sector hospitals will continue to procure 25% of vaccines directly from manufacturers, with service charge capped at Rs 150 per dose over fixed price
  • All government and private vaccination centers will provide onsite registration facility, available both for individuals and groups as well
  • The procedure of onsite registration will be detailed and finalized by states/UTs

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