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The vaccination drive in the village began two months ago, but was slow to pick up as villagers were reluctant.

Indian Army Northern Command felicitates 120-year-old for taking COVID-19 vaccine jab ANI | Updated: May 21, 2021 19:10 IST Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 21 (ANI): Northern Command of Indian Army on Friday felicitated the centenarian woman Dholi Devi who took her first COVID-19 vaccine jab on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur. The 120-year-old lives in Udhampur's Dudu. The Army called her a living legend and inspiration for villagers. Lieutenant General YK Joshi led the felicitation program. "Northern Command appreciates frontline work...

UDHAMPUR : A 120-year-old woman has become an inspiration for people living in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir''s Udhampur district after she took a lead

J&K takes lead, initiates drive to vaccinate 18-45 age group The Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Army authorities of the Northern Command have acknowledged the motivational role played by the super-centenarian woman, who has taken the first jab of COVID vaccination to allay fears and hesitancy among the people. Recognizing the inspirational role played by the 'living legend' Dholi Devi, 120-year-old,  Lt General Y K Joshi, Northern Army Commander, spared time from his busy schedule to felicitate the brave lady. The GOC-in-C, Northern Command visited the reside...

Centenarian Dholi Devi told reporters she took the vaccine and faced no problem at all. Highlights She inspired the villagers to come forward for the jab, said an official. Her grandson said she faced no problem and had no fever after the jab. Udhampur: A 120-year-old woman has become an inspiration for people living in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district after she took a lead in her remote hamlet to get vaccinated against COVID-19, prompting Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Y K Joshi to felicitate the centenarian at her home on Friday. In an environment where vacc...