Under all phases of Mission Indradhanush so far, 9,95,395 children and 2,25,960 pregnant women have been vaccinated in the state
During the Khilkhilat Campaign (January 16-22, 2025), 25,736 children were vaccinated with BCG, OPV, Penta, IPV, Rota, PCV, MR, and DPT
In the last three years, over 18 lakh children in schools and Balwatikas have received the Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccine
No polio case has been recorded in Gujarat since 2007, a major achievement for the state
Gandhinagar, March 15: In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolution of “Every mother and child should remain healthy,” Gujarat has outperformed the national average (93.23%) in the SDG-3 Index, achieving 95.95% vaccination coverage under the Universal Immunization Program (UIP) through Mission Indradhanush.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state government has taken effective initiatives to ensure vaccination services reach newborns and pregnant women, resulting in these positive outcomes. On the occasion of this year’s National Vaccination Day, Gujarat’s Health Department is also going to conduct a special vaccination campaign for Measles/Rubella (MR) on March 15-16.
98% Full Immunization Coverage in Gujarat in 2024
During the period of April to February in the year 2024-25, Gujarat achieved an overall 98% full immunization coverage for one-year-old children. Among specific vaccines, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) had a coverage of 96%, Pentavalent (DPT+Hep-B+HiB) reached 95%, and Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination coverage stood at 97%. This remarkable achievement in immunization coverage can be attributed to the innovative and special initiatives undertaken by the state government, including “Dhanvantri Rath”, “Tika Express,” and “Mobile Mamta Divas” (for vaccination services in remote areas). These initiatives have played a crucial role in ensuring that vaccination services reach every eligible child and mother across Gujarat.
Mission Indradhanush: Ensuring Every Child is Vaccinated
Under the Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI), the Gujarat Government has effectively implemented an intensive vaccination campaign for children aged 0-2 years and pregnant women. Due to these efforts, vaccination coverage under Mission Indradhanush has increased by more than 20%. So far, under all phases of this mission, 9,95,395 children and 2,25,960 pregnant women have been vaccinated. This mission aims to reach children who missed routine vaccinations for any reason.
Khilkhilat Campaign: Bringing Smiles with Immunization
The Gujarat Government’s Khilkhilat Vehicle has spread smiles across millions of children’s lives. Between January 16-22, 2025, the state government launched a special “Khilkhilat Vaccination Campaign,” vaccinating 25,736 children with BCG, OPV, Penta, IPV, Rota, PCV, MR, and DPT vaccines. Not only this, the state government has specially targeted Vadodara, Surat, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and Morbi for vaccination by conducting several special vaccination campaigns, which has resulted in a significant increase in its coverage.
Vaccination of Over 18 Lakh School & Balwatika Children in the Last 3 Years
To ensure widespread vaccination against diseases like Tetanus and Diphtheria, the Gujarat Government has adopted an inter-departmental coordination approach over the past three years. In collaboration with the Education Department, the State Health Department has conducted school-based immunization programs, administering vaccines to 10-year-old and 16-year-old students within their schools. Additionally, in 2024, five-year-old children received their second dose of the DPT vaccine in Balwatikas (pre-primary schools). Combining both categories, over 1.8 million children have been successfully vaccinated under this initiative.
Gujarat’s Decisive Victory Against Polio Notably, Gujarat has reported zero polio cases from 2007 to 2024, a major success of the state’s immunization efforts. On National Immunization Day (NID) 2024, 82.49 lakh children across 33 districts were given polio drops. Under Sub-National Immunization Day (SNID), Gujarat vaccinated 42.97 lakh children aged 0-5 years across 24 districts.
