Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, Jun 12: Chief minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday that from June 13, any citizens above 18 would be able to walk in and get the jab without the need for prior registration. The new drive, Tika Utsav 3.0, is part of the state's target to ensure that every individual from eligible groups have received at least one dose by July 31.

Chief minister Pramod Sawant announced that citzens above 18 would be able to walk in and get the jab without the need for prior registration from Sunday, June 13. He made the annoucement on Friday and said that Tika Utsav 3.0, is part of the state's target to ensure that every individual from eligible groups have received at least one dose by July 31.

Tika Utsav 3.0 will be conducted at 164 locations at the panchayat and municipality level, as well as 40 permanent locations by the directorate of health services.

"PM Narendra Modi has taken a decision to give vaccination free of cost to all above the age of 18, following which we started vaccination accordingly in the 18 to 44 age group," Sawant said. "For all those in this age group, we will start vaccination from Sunday under Tika Utsav 3.0," he added.