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2nd phase of Mission Indradhanush-2 begins

The 2nd phase of Mission Indradhanush 2.0 rolled out at block level in 35 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The aim of the program launched by the central government in 2017 is to achieve 90% vaccination coverage in children of less than 2 years in the state.

Under the program around 66 thousand sessions will be organized for vaccination of more than 5.5 lakh children and around 1.3 lakh pregnant women of the state. The focus of immunization is on urban, underserved population and tribal areas. Intensified Mission Indradhanush will be conducted till March 2020.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • UP Present CM: Yogi Adityanath; Governor of UP: Anandiben Patel.

Source: The News on AIR

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