13-08-2021 | 15:16 PM
COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam Campaign
• The Minister of Tribal Affairs launched the nationwide campaign “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam” to accelerate the pace of COVID vaccination among tribals in India.
• It has been launched by TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribals for 10.5 crore tribal community people across the country. It is being launched in partnership with UNICEF and WHO.
• Its objective is that the tribal communities should not only remain safe and healthy during the pandemic but should also be able to continue their livelihood activities.
• Three key J’s of campaign:
Jeevan (Life): Every life and livelihood is precious and vaccination is key to life.
Jeevika (Livelihood): Vaccination will help in continuing Van Dhan Vikas Kendra and livelihood activities without any fear of contracting the disease. It will also save hospitalization and other opportunity costs.
Jaagrookta (Awareness): Simplification of the registration process for vaccination, place, accessibility to different people and age groups, including women & elderly population.
