Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has directed the States and UTs to speed up the preparations of COVID-19 vaccination;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the vaccination drive is likely to be completed in Gujarat?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)
(a) & (b): Yes, the government has advised all States and UTs to speed up preparations for COVID-19 vaccination through multiple video-conferences and advisories addressing various aspects of preparedness for COVID-19 vaccination.
(c): No time limit has been set for completion of COVID-19 vaccination drive in any State/UT including Gujarat, presently.