I am happy to learn that the UT of A&N Islands has successfully achieved the target of Precautionary dose of COVID-19 vaccine for 18+ population of this Union Territory as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav under Har Ghar Dastak Campaign. Islanders have also completed the full doses of vaccine for 12-14 years and 15-17 years of age groups during the campaign. The target was achieved 15 days in advance before the scheduled completion time under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. It is a matter of immense pride that UT of A&N Islands has become the first State /UT in the whole country to achieve this feat.

I convey heartiest congratulations to the entire team of Department of Health including Health Care Workers and officials who have been involved indefatigably and actively in the campaign on almost all the days, conducting camps and reaching doorstep of every household to vaccinate the eligible population. The involvement of District Administration, District Health Societies, Teachers, ASHA, Anganwadi workers, A&N Command, Andaman & Nicobar Police, UNDP team and various Civil Society Organizations was commendable in achieving this feat.

I congratulate all the Islanders as well for the zeal and proactive participation in this noble cause which will go a long way in securing our islands from any major pandemic outbreak in near future.

Admiral D K Joshi

PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.)

Lieutenant Governor, A&N Islands &

Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency