Kumaly: It's vaccination with extra benefits in Tamil Nadu. The state government has announced awards to panchayat presidents achieving 100% vaccination in their local bodies. Lured by the offer, panchayat presidents are now offering sops to citizens, attracting them to centres administering vaccines against COVID-19.
Tiffin boxes for the first 100 people getting vaccinated, grinder and mixie through lucky draws, which also offer mobile phones as consolation prizes, the list goes on.
As part of a mega vaccination drive held on Sunday, Tamil Nadu conducted 450 inoculation camps in Theni district alone. The State is targeting to win the total vaccinated tag within a week.