What this scheme offers
Launched in December 2014 and now in its fifth intensified phase (IMI 5.0, since August 2023), Mission Indradhanush provides free protection against tuberculosis (BCG), polio (OPV/IPV), hepatitis B, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Haemophilus influenzae type b, rotavirus, measles, rubella, pneumococcal disease, and Japanese encephalitis (in endemic districts). The programme specifically targets "zero-dose" children — those who've missed vaccination entirely — and dropouts identified through digital tracking, focusing intensive campaign rounds on areas with historically low coverage. Since inception, the Mission Indradhanush series has covered 5.46+ crore children and 1.32+ crore pregnant women, contributing an 18.5 percentage-point rise in full immunization coverage in districts covered by its intensified phases, compared to the 2015-16 baseline.
Who is eligible
- Every child in India aged 0-5, regardless of income, category, or prior vaccination status.
- Every pregnant woman, for maternal immunization (particularly tetanus and diphtheria protection).
- No documentation or registration barrier — genuinely universal, walk-in access.
Documents required
- None strictly required — though bringing your child's existing vaccination card (if any) helps staff track which doses are still due
- Aadhaar or Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card, if available, speeds up record-keeping but isn't mandatory to receive a vaccine
How to get vaccinated
- Visit any government health centre, Anganwadi Centre, or Ayushman Arogya Mandir — vaccination camps are also held periodically in underserved areas as part of intensive campaign rounds.
- Ask your local ASHA or Anganwadi worker about the next scheduled immunization session or camp in your area.
- Bring your child's existing vaccination card if you have one, so staff can identify exactly which doses are due.
- Vaccines are given free of cost, following the national immunization schedule for the child's age.
- Keep the updated vaccination card safe — it's needed for future doses and often for school admission.