National Expert Committee on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 headed by Dr V K Paul

The Government has constituted a National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19, to oversee all the aspects of its COVID-19 vaccination plan, including the identification of the effective vaccine, buying and financing of the purchase, as well as its distribution and administration.
The expert committee has been formed under the Chairmanship of by Dr V K Paul, Member Niti Aayog.
The Secretary (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) Rajesh Bhushan is the co-Chair of the committee.
The committee met for the first time on 12 August 2020.

Key Issues discussed during the meeting

Conceptualization and implementation mechanisms for creation of a digital infrastructure for inventory management and delivery mechanism of the vaccine including tracking of vaccination process with particular focus on last mile delivery.
Broad parameters guiding the selection of COVID-19 vaccine candidates for the country
Financial resources required for procurement of COVID-19 vaccine
Available options for delivery platforms, cold chain and associated infrastructure for roll out of COVID-19 vaccination
Strategy and follow-up action on all possible scenarios to ensure equitable and transparent delivery of vaccine