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मिशन इंद्रधनुष 2026: बच्चों और माताओं के लिए मुफ्त टीकाकरण
Quick facts: Free vaccinations under Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) · targets 12 preventable diseases · covers children 0-5 years + pregnant women · Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) focuses on unreached households · Anganwadi/ASHA-led · helpline 1800-180-1104.
Launched in December 2014 and regularly revitalized as Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) — currently IMI 5.0 (2023-27) — the mission targets India’s vaccine-preventable childhood disease mortality. The government provides all UIP vaccines free of charge, and mission-mode campaigns actively reach under-immunized households in 500+ priority districts. As of 2026, full-immunization coverage among Indian children stands at ~85% — up from 62% when the mission began.
कौन-कौन सी बीमारियां कवर — 12 Diseases Targeted
Universal Immunization Programme protects against:
- Tuberculosis (TB) — BCG vaccine
- Diphtheria — DPT vaccine
- Pertussis (Whooping cough) — DPT
- Tetanus — DPT / Td
- Poliomyelitis — OPV + IPV
- Hepatitis B — Hep B vaccine
- Hib Infections (Haemophilus influenzae type b) — Pentavalent
- Measles — MR vaccine
- Rubella — MR vaccine
- Rotavirus — Rotavac
- Pneumococcal — PCV
- Japanese Encephalitis (in endemic districts)
Additional in select states: Rotavirus, PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine), JE (Japanese Encephalitis).
Immunization Schedule for Children
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| At birth | BCG · OPV-0 · Hep B-0 |
| 6 weeks | OPV-1 · Pentavalent-1 · PCV-1 · Rotavac-1 · IPV-1 |
| 10 weeks | OPV-2 · Pentavalent-2 · Rotavac-2 |
| 14 weeks | OPV-3 · Pentavalent-3 · PCV-2 · Rotavac-3 · IPV-2 |
| 9-12 months | MR-1 (Measles-Rubella) · JE-1 (endemic) · PCV-booster |
| 16-24 months | DPT-booster · OPV-booster · MR-2 · JE-2 |
| 5-6 years | DPT-booster-2 |
| 10 years | Td |
| 16 years | Td |
Maternal Vaccination
| Stage | Vaccine |
|---|---|
| 1st pregnancy | Td-1 + Td-2 |
| Subsequent pregnancies (within 3 years) | Td-booster only |
पात्रता — Who Benefits
- All children aged 0-5 years — entitled regardless of income, caste, or area
- All pregnant women — for maternal TT/Td vaccination
- Special focus in IMI districts on under-immunized or unimmunized children
- Completely free at all government health facilities (sub-centres, PHCs, CHCs, district hospitals)
- Urban slums + migrant families + remote rural families prioritized
कहां लगवाएं — Where to Get Vaccinated
Primary locations (all free)
- Village Health & Nutrition Day (VHND) — monthly session at Anganwadi Kendra
- Sub-centres (SC) / Primary Health Centres (PHC) / Community Health Centres (CHC) — daily walk-in
- District Hospitals
- Government Medical Colleges
Private hospitals
- Also stock UIP vaccines for free (if the hospital is in the government supply chain)
- Private-only vaccines (influenza, typhoid, HPV) usually at paid rates
आवश्यक दस्तावेज़ — Documents Needed
Minimal documentation:
- MCP (Mother-Child Protection) card — given at first ANC visit; track all vaccines here
- Aadhaar card of mother + child (if child has it)
- Birth certificate of child
Even without documents, vaccination is free — health facility cannot refuse a child for lack of paperwork.
ASHA / ANM / Anganwadi Worker — Your Point of Contact
- ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) — tracks your child’s immunization, reminds you of upcoming doses
- ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) — delivers vaccines at VHND
- Anganwadi Worker — records attendance, coordinates with ASHA
All three work together to track every child in the village.
How to Track Your Child’s Status
Option 1: MCP Card
- All vaccines recorded here at each visit — keep safe
- Bring to every visit
Option 2: U-WIN (Digital Vaccination Registry)
As of 2024-25 rollout, India has the U-WIN portal — similar to CoWIN but for routine childhood vaccines.
- Open https://uwin.mohfw.gov.in
- Register with mother’s mobile OTP
- View child’s vaccination history
- Download digital vaccination certificate
हेल्पलाइन — Helpline
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Immunization Helpline | 1800-180-1104 |
| Health worker (ASHA) | village-specific |
| U-WIN portal | https://uwin.mohfw.gov.in |
Related guides on LabhKosh
- PM Matru Vandana Yojana — Maternity Benefit
- Ayushman Bharat Card Apply
- Anganwadi / POSHAN Abhiyaan Guide
- Birth Certificate Apply Online
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Last verified: 20 April 2026. Official source: https://www.mohfw.gov.in · https://uwin.mohfw.gov.in
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Are Mission Indradhanush vaccines free?
Yes, all UIP vaccines (12 targeted diseases) are free at government health facilities — Anganwadi, sub-centres, PHCs, CHCs, and district hospitals.
My child missed a scheduled vaccine. What should I do?
Visit the nearest Anganwadi or sub-centre immediately. Catch-up doses are given free at any age until the child’s 5th birthday. Most missed doses don’t lose protective value.
What’s the difference between UIP and Mission Indradhanush?
UIP is the ongoing routine vaccination programme. Mission Indradhanush is a campaign-mode drive that accelerates UIP coverage in under-immunized areas. Both provide the same free vaccines.
What is U-WIN?
U-WIN (uwin.mohfw.gov.in) is India’s digital vaccination registry for children — similar to CoWIN. Parents can register with mobile OTP, view history, and download certificates.
Can I get vaccinations for free at private hospitals?
Yes, if the private hospital participates in the government supply chain. UIP vaccines are free; optional vaccines outside UIP (typhoid, influenza, HPV) often cost money at private clinics.
