Other states such as Goa, Assam and Sikkim have announced free vaccination for beneficiaries between the ages of 18 and 45. Here is the list of the states which are vaccinating their residents above the age of 18 free of cost. Uttar Pradesh:The BJP government in Uttar Pradesh announced on Tuesday that free vaccine doses will be provided to all residents above the age of 18. Baghel had also requested the Centre on Wednesday to provide adequate stock of vaccine doses. Kerala:Kerala will also be vaccinating residents above the age of 18 for free, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday and also requested the Centre to provide free vaccine doses to all states as several of them are suffering a financial burden.

Source: Hindustan Times April 22, 2021 16:52 UTC