PROJECT CHARTER

India's COVID-19 Vaccination Drive

Project Title:
India's COVID-19 Vaccination Drive

Project Sponsor:
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI

Date Prepared:
Month xx, 20xx

Project Manager:
Dr. R.S. Sharma (Chairperson of the Empowered Committee for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration)

Project Customer:
Citizens of India, persons inside the country, share the vaccination worldwide.

Project Purpose:
To immunize the population against COVID-19.

Project Description ( High-Level):

The project aims to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to priority groups, including healthcare workers, frontline
workers, and the elderly, covering a total of 300 million people in the first phases.

Project Boundaries:
Vaccination is not for infants.

Key Deliverables:
- Vaccination of 300 million priority individuals in initial phases, at least first dose.
- Establishment of vaccination sites
- Public awareness

Requirements( High-Level):
- Availability of vaccines (COVISHIELD and COVAXIN)
- Adequate cold chain infrastructure
- Trained healthcare personnel
- Digital platform for booking and tracking
- Public communication and aware
- Maintaining social distancing

Overall Project Risk:

Medium-High vaccination may not immune or side effects.

Scope:
To ensure the widespread immunization against COVID-19 to reduce or eliminate impact of the virus.

Cost:
Estimated budget: INR 35,000 crore (approximately USD 4.8 billion)

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 PROJECT CHARTER
India's COVID-19 Vaccination Drive

Preapproved Financial Resources:

Government budget allocations and international aid.

Summary Milestones: Milestone Dates:

Launch of vaccination drive January 16, 2021
Completion of vaccination for healthcare and March 2021
frontline workers
Vaccination of priority groups over 50 years and July 2021
those with coexisting conditions

Role: Stakeholder(s):
Project Sponsor Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Project Manager Dr. R.S. Sharma
Primary Stakeholders Healthcare and frontline workers, elderly
population
Supporting Stakeholders State governments, local health departments,
international health organizations (WHO,
UNICEF)

Project Exit Criteria:

Achievement of immunity and significant reduction in COVID-19 cases and fatalities.

Budget Management and Variance:

Managed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with regular audits and variance analysis.

Conflict Resolution:
- Control misleading about vaccination's ingredient and spread awareness.

Sponsor Authority:
Final approval authority for major changes in strategy and resource allocation.

Approvals:
Er. Chetan Mehta

| Project Manager Signature | Dr. R.S. Sharma |

Sponsor or Originator Signature | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |

Sponsor or Originator Name:

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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