Mumbai: In a special immunization drive aimed at students from higher education institutions on Monday, 12,772 vaccinated throughout the country.
From them, 3,920 came from Mumbai.
These numbers are reducer for countries that hope to vaccinate 28,000 on the first day.
There are around 5,000 universities under the Department of Higher Education and Technical, including Polytechnics, Itís, professional colleges and other affiliate institutions covering nearly 40 students of Lakh over 18 years old.
In an effort to increase vaccination, the Maharashtra government has announced a special focus drive for a week – Mission Yuva Swastth Abhiya – for students throughout the campus from October 25 to November 2.
The choice of vaccines will depend on availability.
Data collected by Mumbai Universities shows that until now, around 50,000 city students and suburbs have taken their first shots, 70,000 others are vaccinated, but more than lakh (1.02 lakh) have not received their first dose.
Higher Education Minister Uday Samant told TII estimates the initial raw shows 60% of students in higher education vaccinated.
“Drive will see at least 5-7 lakh students who are vaccinated,” he added.
About 55 colleges affiliated with Mumbai University traveled a special trip on Monday.
In the city of Mumbai and suburban, 3,920 students at 16 colleges took their photos.
The numbers will increase in two to three days, the official said.
“In many colleges, the exam for the second year of students is underway.
Therefore, they did not choose vaccination now,” said a government official.
MMK College in Bandra, which sent a message to all students about the drive, saw 350 lists.
From them, 102 vaccinated on Monday.
“We will continue on Thursday and can hold one or two more sessions before the vacation Diwali.
The majority of students registered are from our college,” said Kishore Peshori, the principal, added students from the closest universities to be welcome.
The college reached out to the local ward office to hold an immunization drive after getting direction from the Joint Director’s office.
Sharwari Kadam, a student from MMK College, said the drive was very smooth and save time.
“Students must take advantage of this initiative,” he added.
Colleges ensure covaxin doses and covishield available.
In Mumbai, Rizvi, Chetana, MMK and Valia College traveled a special trip on Monday.
A principal from City College said many students preferred to take vaccines from college near their homes.
“It would be better to allow universities to hold the vaccination drive and remain open to all students with a valid identity card.
Why are students living in Far-flaung on the outskirts of the city going to college in South Mumbai to be vaccinated?” He asked.
More than 1 lakh Mumbai College Unvaxxed Students
