Sanitation worker gets first Covid-19 vaccine in Chhattisgarh

Tandi is the among the 2,67,399 healthcare and women and child development department personnel, who are scheduled to get vaccinated in the first phase of the vaccination at 1,349 centres across the state.

Published on: Jan 16, 2021, 13:10:05 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A 51-year-old sanitation worker at Raipur’s Dr B R Ambedkar Memorial Hospital became the first person to get vaccinated against Covid-19 in Chhattisgarh on the first day of the nation-wide immunisation drive against the disease.

Tulsa Tandi gets vaccinated against Covid-19 in Chhattisgarh, (HT Photo)

Speaking to journalists after the vaccination, Tulsa Tandi said she is proud to have worked for the people during the pandemic. She added she has been working at the hospital since 2008 and is a resident of Raipur’s Tatyapara area.

“…this is the happiest day for all us over the last year. Every health worker has given her hundred percent during this pandemic,” Tandi said.

Tandi is the among the 2,67,399 healthcare and women and child development department personnel, who are scheduled to get vaccinated in the first phase of the vaccination at 1,349 centres across the state.

As many as 100 beneficiaries are expected to get inoculated at each vaccination centre daily.

The drive started at 97 centres in the state on Saturday.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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