National Immunization Day is being observed today. President Ram Nath Kovind launched the Pulse Polio
Under this programme, over 17 crore children of less than five years of age across the country will be administered polio drops. Polio booths have been set up across all states which will remain open from 9 AM to 4 PM today.
The programme is a part of the immunization drive of the Central Government to sustain polio eradication from the country.