PORVORIM
Porvorim Rising in association with the panchayats at Penha de Franca, Socorro and Salvador do Mundo panchayats will launch the Vacci-Assist programme for the 18-44 age group in Porvorim constituency.
Addressing a news conference, Porvorim MLA Rohan Khaunte said Porvorim Rising will set up camps across all 31 wards in the constituency from June 1, as part of its “Vacci-Assist” programme to register people in the 18-44 age group for the upcoming Covied vaccination drive. “There have been complaints from people in rural areas that due to poor internet connectivity, they find it difficult to register for vaccination programme. Hence, this Vacci-Assist programme has been organised,” said Khaunte.
“The registration does not mean booking of slots as the State government has already said that pre-booking of slots would be done away with during the next vaccination drive.”
“The registration will help beneficiaries to avoid lining up for registration at the centre and it would clear the rush at these centres, which can become super-spreaders if not managed properly,” said Khaunte.
The Porvorim MLA said the panch member of each of the 31 wards at all three panchayats would be given responsibility to identify the place for registration.
