There is a direct correlation between literacy rates and successful vaccination drives in a particular region. While this may sound obvious, it is necessary to establish the precise linkages using robust data for the successful implementation of any public policy, argues Soma Wadhwa, Research Fellow at India Development Foundation in a conversation with TR Vivek.
Here's a recent piece she wrote on her extensive research on the issue. Wanted: A targeted Covid-19 vaccination drive for low-literacy areas
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