Bharuch industries told to push for vaccination

Bharuch/Surat: The industrial units in Bharuch have been asked to motivate their staff to take the vaccine for Covid-19 as the drive for inoculating people in 18-45 years age group begins on Saturday. Bharuch is one of the 10 districts where vaccination drive begins on Saturday.
About 2 lakh people are employed in various industrials estates in Bharuch of which only 20,000 had registered for the vaccine in the 45 years and above category.According to district officials, 14,000 have been vaccinated whereas 6,000 are yet to take the jab.
Shamina Hussain, in-charge secretary for Bharuch held an online meeting with representatives of the industrial associations on Friday and told them to ensure maximum vaccination. She said that if more people from one estate register, then a separate camp will be organized for them. J B Dave, general manager, district industries centre ensured full support to the units.