It’s official: Free vaccination for 18-44 age group in Maharashtra govt hospitals

Two days after the NCP announced the state government’s decision to vaccinate everyone in the 18-44 age group free of cost at civic and government centres, the MVA government made it official on Wednesday.
The cabinet approved an allocation of Rs 6,500 crore to inoculate a population of 5.7 crore in the 18-44 age group. The state’s overall population is estimated at roughly 12.5 crore. Officials said the state is likely to purchase in bulk and sell it to private hospitals as per requirements.
The allocation includes the cost of procuring vaccines and logistical expenses.The state hopes to complete vaccinations for this age group in six months, with a monthly target of 2 crore.