Puducherry, Jan 24 (UNI) Stating that Coronavirus vaccination programme is underway in the Union Territory of Puducherry along with rest of the country, Lt.Governor Kiran Bedi on Sunday called upon on the people to ensure that no rumours was spread about the successful programme of Indian vaccination.
In her weekly message to the people, She said d that vaccination programme in India has succeeded and more than 10 lakh health workers have been vaccinated by Covaxin or Covishield.
The World over is recognizing this achievement of India, Dr Bedi said and congratulated the Government of India and all our scientists who made this happen.
In Puducherry also, healthcare workers are getting benefited from the vaccine, the Lt Governor said and added that very soon the Prime Minister, Governors, Lt Governors and Ministers too will probably be there in the second phase.

She also said that all the 1.75 lakh BPL families in the Union Territory are covered under the “Ayushman Bharat “scheme.
Under this health scheme, any BPL family can go to the hospital for treatment on the basis of their Aadhaar card or Ration card and they will be covered up to Rs.5 lakh.
The Government of Puducherry will pay the amount, the Lt Governor added.
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