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Mission Indradhanush (IMI / Universal Immunization Programme)

National universal immunization drive providing 100% free life-saving vaccines against 12 preventable diseases for children up to 5 years and pregnant women.

Government Levelcentral Government
Administering BodyMinistry of Health and Family Welfare
Beneficiary Sector
Health & HealthcareWomen & Child Development
Applicable Jurisdiction
All India

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Free immunization services across all public health facilities and special outreach sessions against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases: Diphtheria, Pertussis (whooping cough), Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Rubella, severe form of Childhood Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, meningitis/pneumonia caused by Hemophilus influenza type B, Rotavirus diarrhea, Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), and Japanese Encephalitis (JE in endemic districts). Fully digitized tracking and digital vaccination certificate provided through the U-WIN portal.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹4,200 Crore (Union Budget allocation for Universal Immunization Programme under NHM)

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

5.4+ Crore children and 1.3+ Crore pregnant women vaccinated

As of: 2024-03-31PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:Maximum 5 years
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:all
Eligible Gender:all
Social Category / Reservation:all
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

All children aged 0 to 5 years who have missed or dropped out of routine immunization doses, and all pregnant women needing Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td) protection. Universal coverage across all communities and economic strata.

Required Documents Checklist

  • ✓
    Mother and Child Protection (MCP) CardOptional / Supporting

    Used for tracking vaccination milestone history.

  • ✓
    Parent Aadhaar Card / ID ProofOptional / Supporting

    For digital record linkage on U-WIN platform; not mandatory for receiving vaccine.

How to Apply

1. Walk into any government dispensary, Primary Health Centre (PHC), Community Health Centre (CHC), or Anganwadi outreach session on Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Days (VHSND). 2. Parents can self-register their infant or child on the national U-WIN portal (https://uwin.mohfw.gov.in) using mobile number and Aadhaar/birth details. 3. Health workers verify vaccination history recorded in the Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card. 4. Administer due age-appropriate vaccine doses free of cost. 5. Receive digital acknowledgement SMS and download official U-WIN digital vaccination certificate.

Official Government Application Portal

You will be redirected to the secure official portal: uwin.mohfw.gov.in

Apply on official government website

Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

How many diseases are covered under Mission Indradhanush?

The programme provides protection against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases including childhood tuberculosis, polio, hepatitis B, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles, rubella, and rotavirus.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Is any fee charged for vaccines under Mission Indradhanush?

No, all vaccines provided under the Universal Immunization Programme and Mission Indradhanush are completely free of cost at all government health facilities.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

What is the U-WIN portal?

U-WIN is the national digital platform for registering and tracking the vaccination status of all pregnant women and children across India, modeled on the Co-WIN platform.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Not applicable; universal public health entitlement with zero exclusion for all children and pregnant women.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-09-16initial_verificationBaseline verification of Mission Indradhanush guidelines, 12 disease immunization schedule, and U-WIN digitization.Official Source ↗

Application Window & Deadlines

Continuous universal healthcare delivery

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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

Immunization Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi - 110011

Helpline: 1075 / 1800-11-6666 (National Health Immunization Helpline)

Jurisdiction: National (All-India)

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Last verified by Eligo researchers on 2026-09-16 against official government documentation.

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