The Health Ministry said states can reserve at least 70% of the vaccines supplied to them from Centre for second dose and remaining for first dose.
Amid the second coronavirus wave, the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday asked the states to ensure that all beneficiaries who have taken the first dose of COVID-19 are prioritised for the second dose.
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan and Dr R S Sharma, Member, National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration of COVID-19 reviewed the status of vaccination with health secretaries and National Health Mission MDs of states and UTs through a video conference today.
"States to ensure all beneficiaries who have taken the first dose are prioritised for the second doses," Bhushan said.
He stressed on the urgent need to address a large number of beneficiaries waiting for the second dose.
A Health Ministry release said states can reserve at least 70 per cent of the vaccines supplied to them from the Government of India channel (free of cost) for second dose vaccination and remaining 30 per cent for first dose.
"This however is indicative. States have the liberty to enhance this to as much as 100 per cent. State wise numbers on CoWIN have been shared with states for their planning purposes," the release said.
It said that the states were asked to undertake an awareness campaign for reinforcing the importance of complete vaccination with two doses of the vaccine.
Presenting details of states who have ensured high coverage of priority groups (like aged 45+, frontline workers and healthcare workers) and the others, the Health Secretary urged states to ensure that priority groups are vaccinated.
The release said states have been informed in a transparent manner in advance about the COVID vaccines being provided to them from Government of India channel.
"The visibility for the forthcoming fortnight is conveyed to them in advance to enable better and more effective planning by them. The next allocation for May 15-31 will be conveyed to them on May 14. It was pointed out that states can utilize the information regarding dose allocation for next 15 days to plan their vaccination sessions," the release said.
(With ANI inputs)
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