The union cabinet on July 13 approved free booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines for adults for 75 days starting July 15, the information minister said.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed the hope that decision for free COVID-19 Precaution Dose  for all the citizens above 18 years of age at Government vaccination centres, from 15th July 2022 till the next 75 days will further India’s vaccination coverage and create a healthier nation.

The decision was taken at today’s Cabinet meeting as part of #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav celebrations. 

The Prime Minister tweeted in response to a tweet by the Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya: 

“Vaccination is an effective means to fight COVID-19. Today’s Cabinet decision will further India’s vaccination coverage and create a healthier nation.”