480 crore allocated to States/Uts for Covid-19 vaccination as an operational cost – Dr.Harsh Vardhan

In parliament in Loksabha on asking the question about the total allocation of funds for COVID-19 vaccination, the Union Health Minister said,”A total of INR 480 crore have been allocated to the States/UTs for operational costs for COVID-19 vaccination. This also includes cost for IEC material and awareness activities to be conducted to counter the issues/doubts arising out of the effects of the vaccine and instill confidence in the people.”