The health ministry's Covid vaccination policy of setting aside 50% of doses produced in the country for private hospitals and states from May 1, will hit the poor masses severely. Already there is shortage of vaccines in many parts of the country, including Mumbai and this move will make it even more difficult for the poor to get access to the vaccine.
I am of the opinion that the vaccine must be free for all, except for the top 1% of the population. The govt needs money to fund this project. The rich must help. These wealthy folk are now reportedly flying to Dubai to get vaccinated there. I suggest that these folks be encouraged to take the vaccine (Pfizer or any other which may be imported) at some top end hospitals in India for a donation card of Rs 50,000 per head . I'm confident that they will willingly agree.
Incidentally this 1% of population translates into 13 million people including family members. The revenue generated will be around Rs 65,000 cr, enough to vaccinate all people in the country free of cost
