Universal Immunisation Programme since 1985

India is advancing towards universal immunisation under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), with expanded coverage, targeted missions and digital platforms strengthening vaccine delivery.

Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) :

Aspect	Key Details
Launch	Launched in 1985 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Objectives	Provides for increasing immunisation coverage, establishing cold chain systems and achieving self-sufficiency in vaccine production.
Disease Coverage	Provides protection against 12 diseases including diphtheria, polio, tetanus, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and measles-rubella.
Mission Indradhanush	Launched in 2015 to cover unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children and pregnant women.
Intensified Mission Indradhanush	Provides for achieving over 90% full immunisation coverage by targeting hard-to-reach and urban populations.
U-Win Platform	Provides digital access to vaccination centres, appointment management and vaccination records.
eVIN Platform	Provides real-time tracking of vaccine stock levels and storage temperatures.
Disease Eradication	Provides for eradication of smallpox, yaws, maternal and neonatal tetanus and polio.
Immunisation Coverage	Provides for increase from 62% in 2015 to 98.4% as of January 2026.
Zero-Dose Children	Provides for reduction from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024; refers to children not reached by routine immunisation.
Global Role	India provides about 60% of global vaccines as the largest vaccine producer.