Private hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 for a shot of Covid-19 vaccine

Beneficiaries will be able to self-register in advance by downloading Co-Win and also through other platforms such as Aarogya Setu

Private hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 for a dose of Covid vaccine in the second phase of India's vaccine programme that will target those above the age of 60 and also those above 45 years with comorbidities starting from March 1. 

“States have been explained that the private hospitals functioning as covid vaccination centres can charge subject to a ceiling of Rs. 250 per person per dose along with the electronic and financial management mechanism,” a health ministry statement said.

Around 10,000 private hospitals enlisted under Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana, more than 600 hospitals enlisted under Central