Stresses Zero-Tolerance for Lapses

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, today chaired a comprehensive District Task Force Review Meeting to finalise preparations for the Pulse Polio Immunization Drive 2025, scheduled for December 21, 2025.

The meeting was attended by PO ICDS budgam, CMO budgam , CEO budgam, DIO budgam, all BMOs, ARTO budgam , all other concerned district officers, health authorities, block-level teams and officials from supporting departments who are directly involved in vaccination planning, booth management, logistics, supervision and field execution.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed in detail the district-wide micro-plan for the immunization drive, which included block-wise targets, the number of Pulse Polio booths, manpower deployment and the overall preparedness of health and field teams.

Officers presented the complete structure of booth arrangements across Budgam district along with the deployment of vaccinators, supervisors and supporting manpower to ensure smooth functioning of the campaign.

A special focus of the meeting remained on high-risk and hard-to-reach areas, with detailed block-wise presentations covering 46 such villages across the district. These included 12 villages in Khansahib, 8 in Charari Sharief, 7 in Khag, 6 in Chadoora and 13 in Nagam.

The DC emphasised that all these locations must receive dedicated attention, with proper vaccination booths, field supervision and follow-up mechanisms to ensure that no eligible child is left out.

The meeting also assessed the location and functioning of transit booths, which will be established at busy mobility points such as markets, bus stands and major travel routes to cover children who are on the move during the campaign period. Officers from the health department shared block-wise requirements of vaccine vials, cold chain logistics, print material, banners and other necessary supplies for the smooth execution of the drive.

The DC reviewed the plan for door-to-door verification activities that will follow the booth day, aimed at identifying and vaccinating any missed children. A detailed schedule of trainings and workshops for supervisors, vaccinators, ASHAs, AWWs and other field workers was also presented, along with the calendar for District and Block Task Force meetings to ensure coordinated preparations till the day of the drive.

During the discussions, the DC issued a strong directive to keep strict track of all migratory and tribal populations, particularly families moving from one district to another, so that every child under five years of age belonging to these groups is covered under the immunization programme.

He stressed that mobile teams and transit points must work in close coordination to ensure that the movement of such populations does not result in any child being missed during the drive.

The DC directed officers to ensure 100 percent booth staffing, timely reporting, strong monitoring and uninterrupted vaccine supply across all blocks. He reiterated the importance of coordination between health, ICDS, education, RDD and other supporting departments, and called for extensive public awareness so that every parent ensures their child receives the polio drops.

The DC directed all concerned departments to work collectively for the successful and comprehensive implementation of the Pulse Polio Immunization Drive 2025 across District Budgam.