Updated Jan 12, 2021 | 00:05 IST
Before confirming that over 3 crore people will be vaccinated in the first phase, PM Modi announced that healthcare workers will be vaccinated free of cost.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a virtual meet with Chief Ministers  |  Photo Credit: ANI
Key Highlights
The government is planning to vaccinate over 30 crore people in the next few months
Around 3 crore healthcare workers and frontline workers will be vaccinated in the first phase of vaccination
The three crore healthcare workers will be vaccinated free of cost
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Chief Ministers of several states ahead of the massive COVID-19 vaccination drive, which is scheduled to start from January 16. Before confirming that over 3 crore people will be vaccinated in the first phase, he announced that healthcare workers will be vaccinated free of cost.