The government has set up a comprehensive draft for air transportation of COVID-19 vaccines and the movement of vaccines to various parts of the nation is likely to commence latest by tomorrow.

In this connection, a notification from the govt source which read: "For vaccine transportation across the country, a common draft has been made. It will shortly be shared with stakeholders. The transportation of vaccine is likely to begin by today or tomorrow,". Transportation of the COVIDvaccine module has been finalized by the Government of India.
Sources showed Pune will be the central hub from where the distribution of vaccine will take place. Passengers aircraft will be allowed to transport vaccine in the belly of the carrier. Since the Pune airport is under the Indian Air Force, they will also be a part of it," sources said. The government has made several mini-hub in the country for transportation of COVID vaccine. "There are total 41 destinations (airports) across the country finalized for delivery of vaccines," sources added.

For northern India, Delhi and Karnal will be made mini-hubs. For the eastern region, Kolkata and Guwahati will be the mini-hub for distribution. Guwahati will also be a nodal point for the Northeast. Chennai and Hyderabad will be the designated points for southern India," sources in Aviation Ministry said.

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