About 40 percent of the total doses administered (both first and second) have been in the age group 60 years and above, followed by 45-60 age group (34 percent). Healthcare and frontline workers account for 26 percent of the total doses administered.
Among states, Maharashtra has administered the most nearly 12.3 million vaccine doses, followed by Rajasthan (10.9 million) and Uttar Pradesh (10.7 million). To add some perspective, Maharashtra accounts for 9.9 percent of the total doses administered till date, higher than its (9.1 percent) share in the country’s total population (based on projected population for 2021). Rajasthan whose population (5.8 percent) is much lower compared to Maharashtra has fared better in administering the doses--with a 8.8 percent share in total jabs. Look at it another way, Maharashtra has administered 99 doses per 1,000 population, much lower compared to some of the larger states such as Chhattisgarh (168), Gujarat (150) and Rajasthan (137). States such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar--among the most populous--rank at the bottom.As per the new Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy: "Government of India, from its share, will allocate vaccines to States/UTs based on the criteria of extent of infection (number of active Covid cases) and performance (speed of administration). Wastage of vaccine will also be considered in this criteria and will affect the criteria negatively," the Centre said."Vaccine manufacturers incentivised to further scale up their production, as well as attract new national and international players," the government said in its release. Manufacturers would transparently make an advance declaration of the price for 50 percent supply that would be available to state governments and in the open market, before May 1, 2021. "Based on this price, state governments, private hospitals, industrial establishments, etc would be able to procure vaccine doses from the manufacturers," the Centre said. Private vaccination providers shall transparently declare their self-set vaccination price. The eligibility through this channel would be opened up to all adults, i.e. everyone above the age of 18, the statement further noted.Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
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