Question : Mission Indradhanush

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the criteria for identification of State/UT districts for implementing the immunisation programme under Mission Indradhanush;

(b) whether there is gap between the target set and achievements made so far for full immunisation goals and also a difference between number of boys and number of girls vaccinated in some districts of the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise including Uttar Pradesh along with the reasons therefor; and

(d) the challenges/hurdles faced by Government for effective implementation of the scheme and the corrective steps taken/ being taken thereon?

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)
(a): Under Mission Indradhanush, districts were categorized into high priority, medium and low priority districts based on the number of eligible children (partially vaccinated or unvaccinated) and full immunization coverage gap.
(b) to (d): Yes, there is a gap between the target set and achievement made in 480 districts identified for Mission Indradhanush in 2 phases. There is also a difference between number of boys and number of girls vaccinated in the districts. The State/UTs wise achievement is given at Annexure.

The Mission focuses on interventions to improve full immunization coverage in India to atleast 90% by 2020. Challenges/hurdles faced for effective implementation of Mission Indradhanush are variable visibility of the program, weak inter-sectoral & inter-departmental convergence and gaps in microplan. The program is focusing on increasing awareness by enhancing Information Education Communication (IEC) activities, oversight of program at highest level, health systems strengthening through revision of microplans and training of health officials & frontline workers for capacity building.
………………