The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced that India has administered over 80 lakh doses of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine since launching its National HPV Vaccination Campaign in February 2026. The campaign provides free, single-dose vaccination to 14-year-old girls at government health facilities with parental consent. This milestone reflects the government’s push to prevent cervical cancer across the country.
Campaign Coverage and Progress
Four states have achieved complete coverage of their target populations: Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram. Three states have crossed 90 per cent coverage: Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Assam. Karnataka has vaccinated more than 85 per cent of its target group, while Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Kerala, Telangana and Odisha have each crossed 60 per cent coverage.
Uttar Pradesh leads all states with over 22 lakh girls vaccinated. According to Registrar General of India figures from 2021, approximately 1.2 crore girls form the annual cohort of 14-year-olds eligible for the vaccine each year.
All vaccination sessions take place under supervision of trained medical officers at government facilities. These facilities are linked with round-the-clock healthcare services to manage rare adverse events following immunization. The campaign uses India’s U-WIN digital health platform to track coverage at district level and identify gaps in reaching eligible beneficiaries.
Community mobilisation has played a key role in the campaign’s reach. Healthcare providers including paediatricians, gynaecologists, teachers and frontline health workers have supported awareness efforts. The campaign has also focused on providing credible information to parents to address concerns and counter misinformation about HPV vaccination.
What this means for you
If you have a 14-year-old daughter or are a parent of an eligible girl, the vaccine is available free at your nearest government health facility. The single-dose vaccination requires parental consent and provides protection against cervical cancer. States are still working to reach all eligible girls, so check with your district health office if your area has not yet completed coverage.