Rajasthan will hold a sub-national pulse polio campaign in 32 selected districts on Sunday, November 22, 2026. The drive aims to administer polio drops to 92.83 lakh children aged up to five across the participating districts.
Preparations were reviewed at a State Task Force meeting at Swasthya Bhawan in Jaipur on October 23, chaired by National Health Mission Director Dr Jogaram. He directed the departments involved to coordinate their work and complete arrangements in time for the campaign.
November 22 polio drive: key details
The drive is part of the national immunisation programme. Its 92.83 lakh target covers all 32 participating districts together.
| Campaign detail | Plan |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 22, 2026 |
| Area covered | 32 selected Rajasthan districts |
| Age group | Children aged up to five |
| Total target | 92.83 lakh children across participating districts |
District teams have been instructed to begin preparations, ensure timely training for personnel assigned to the drive, and hold meetings of the committees responsible for campaign planning and management.
Which districts are included?
The campaign will cover Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Barmer, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Churu, Dausa, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Kota, Kotputli-Behror, Nagaur, Pali, Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur, Salumbar, Sikar, Sirohi, Tonk and Udaipur.
The review brought together officials from the health, Women and Child Development, and Rural Development and Panchayati Raj departments, along with representatives of WHO, UNICEF and other development partners.
HPV vaccination outreach also reviewed
The meeting also reviewed progress under the HPV vaccination programme. Dr Jogaram directed districts with progress below 75% to make special efforts to reach intended beneficiaries.
Officials were asked to organise information sessions in schools and colleges to encourage vaccination, and to work with local Panchayati Raj and Education Department officials to improve outreach.
