Question : Achievement of COVID-19 vaccination targets

(a) Whether the Government has been able to achieve the targets fixed for vaccination against COVID-19 so far;
(b) if so, the details of the cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage so far State/UT-wise and availability of vaccines in the country as on date;
(c) whether any surge in COVID-19 positive cases has been reported after the end of current festival session in the country;
(d) if so, the details in this regard, state/UT-wise; and
(e) the details of the preventive steps taken by the Government currently to check spread of COVID-19 cases in the country?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (e) As on 29th November 2021, a total of 122.42 crore doses have been administered. The State/UT-wise coverage of eligible beneficiaries with 1st and 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine is placed at Annexure-1.
As on 29th November 2021, a total of 24.62 Crore balance vaccine doses are available in the country including buffer stock at Government Medical Store Depots (GMSD). State UT wise vaccine availability is at Annexure-2.
While at a National level the COVID-19 trajectory has shown a sustained and considerable decline in the months of September to November 2021, some of the districts reported an increasing trajectory of cases following festivities.

Union Ministry of Health & FW is keeping a close watch over evolving COVID-19 scenario in the country and has been in regular interaction with the States/UTs. Union Ministry of Health has coordinated and supported States to upgrade and ensure the health infrastructure and requisite logistics to manage the ongoing battle against COVID-19 pandemic. Various initiatives have been undertaken by the Government to provide technical guidance and further strengthen health infrastructure, clinical management of COVID-19, availability of essential logistics including drugs and medical oxygen supply to manage COVID-19.

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