PSUs take the lead in Covid vaccination but shortage hits remote locations

While this is one of the larger-scale vaccinations, the drive faces delays and pauses due to shortages of vaccines, especially in remote areas

Mega infrastructure public sector undertakings (PSUs) that have the bulk of their operations in remote areas of the country have started Covid vaccination for their employees, though vaccine shortage could upset their drive.

Power major NTPC has vaccinated close to 70,000 of its employees in the country — from its headquarters in Delhi to thermal power stations in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

The company is vaccinating the dependent family members of its staff, the contractual staff, and also workers at its joint ventures and subsidiaries, said an NTPC spokesperson.

While this is one of the larger-scale vaccinations, the drive faces delays and