‘Har Ghar Dastak’ nationwide vaccination campaign begins

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What is the News?

The Government of India has launched the ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ campaign.

What is the Har Ghar Dastak campaign?

Har Ghar Dastak is the Government of India’s mega COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

It is a month-long door-to-door vaccination campaign.

Under this, the healthcare workers will go will vaccinate eligible candidates in poor-performing districts. 

How much of the population has been vaccinated till now?

According to Government data, around 78% of India’s eligible population has been administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 38% have received both doses.

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Source: This post is based on the article “‘Har Ghar Dastak’ nationwide vaccination campaign begins” published in AIR on 1st November 2021.

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