Akshaya Patra to vaccinate 25K people at Jigani

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: In its pursuit to vaccinate underprivileged people, especially those living in rural areas, Akshaya Patra Foundation launched a 20-day incentivised vaccination camp from its Jigani kitchen premises on January 10. The endeavour primarily focuses on individuals eligible for 2nd and booster doses.

The target is to vaccinate 25,000 people in the semi-urban, industrial area, according to a source. Till date, 5,000 people have received the benefit. Previously, the Foundation held a successful campaign during which it vaccinated over 15,000 people with their first dose, at the same premises.

The Foundation strives to address vaccine hesitancy among the marginalised population through its incentivised vaccination drives. Every person is offered pre-jab refreshment, post-jab lunch and a Raksha Kit – a customised ration kit with groceries for 21 meal servings. All free of cost. Each Raksha Kit consists of one kg rice, one kg wheat flour, 500 gm tur dal, 500 gm desi chana, 500 gm whole green moong, 250 gm peanuts, 200 gm turmeric powder, one kg sugar, one kg salt, one litre refined oil and one bar of soap.

The initiative is sponsored by corporate partners, CME, NetApp, HSBC, IndusInd and Wells Fargo. Sakaria Hospitals is the vaccination facilitator at the camp. The Foundation collaborates with a volunteering partner for manpower requirements. People can walk in for the vaccination anytime between 11 am and 4 pm.The Foundation has vaccinated over one lakh individuals across Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. It aims to cover two lakh people across the country in the next 3-4 months.