PM Modi Chairs Meeting to Review Planning and Preparations for Vaccination against Covid-19

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the planning and preparations for vaccination against Covid-19, as and when the vaccine is available.

The Prime Minister directed officials to evaluate in a broad manner available technology options that can form the backbone of the national endeavor to vaccinate all in the most efficient and timely manner.
He also directed that detailed planning for such large scale vaccination should be undertaken immediately.

The PM  noted that vaccination of India’s vast and diverse population will need to factor in issues including those related to management of medical supply chains, prioritization of at-risk populations, coordination between different agencies involved in the process, as well as the role of private sector and civil society in this national endeavour.