Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik today chaired a meeting of the District Task Force on Immunization to review and finalize arrangements for the National Immunization Day (NID)/Pulse Polio drive 2025 scheduled for December 21, 2025, followed by mop-up house-to-house rounds on December 22 and 23.
The meeting was informed that the district has a target of immunizing 58,808 children (0–5 years) for which 384 vaccination booths are being set up across four blocks. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed booth-wise arrangements, vaccine logistics, deployment of staff and detailed micro-planning for the campaign.
The DC directed the stakeholder departments to ensure 100% booth activity on NID and achieve zero missed children during the mop-up rounds through systematic house-to-house verification. “During house-to-house visits, teams must also verify whether all household members are covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, so that any uncovered individuals can be identified and facilitated for enrolment,” she directed.
Highlighting the importance of reaching every child, the DC stressed special focus on High-Risk Areas (HRAs) such as slums, migratory settlements, nomadic groups, as well as transit points including railway stations, bus stands and markets.
The DC also emphasized the role of religious leaders, PRIs and volunteers in spreading awareness and strengthening community participation. The meeting was attended by PO POSHAN Sudershan Kumar; ACD Vijay Kumar; CEO and officials from the Health Department.