The Tamil Nadu government has become the first in the country to enable free Covid-19 vaccination at private hospitals. On Wednesday, the state launched the scheme under which 130 private hospitals have been identified to provide free Covid vaccines to the people. The scheme is being funded by Corporate Social Responsibility funds of various companies.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the scheme at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai on Wednesday. A total of 250 people were vaccinated for free at this hospital on Wednesday. "This will be regularly done," officials said.

Source: India Today