AI SummaryUnion Health Ministry is running Mission Indradhanush 5.0 to cover children up to 5 years of age and pregnant women who missed their routine vaccine doses under the Universal Immunisation Programme. Full immunisation coverage across the country has gone up to 98.4% in January 2026, up from 62% back in 2015.
Fifth intensified round of this scheme, called IMI 5.0, started in 2023 and became the first version to run in every district of the country instead of only low coverage pockets. It also raised the age limit for children from 2 years to 5 years, so more kids get a chance to catch up on missed shots.
About Mission Indradhanush 5.0
Health Ministry first launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0 on 7 February 2022 to fill gaps in routine immunisation caused during the COVID-19 years. That phase was later followed by IMI 5.0, which put special focus on Measles and Rubella vaccination with the goal of eliminating both diseases in India. Janpratinidhis and local social media influencers were also brought in to spread awareness at the village level.
As per official data, 12 phases of Mission Indradhanush have been completed so far, covering 765 districts across the country. Together these phases have vaccinated 5.46 crore infants and 1.32 crore pregnant women who had missed their scheduled doses.
A big change in the scheme is the U-WIN digital platform, announced in Union Budget 2024-25. It digitises immunisation records of every child and pregnant woman in real time, so health workers and parents both know exactly which doses are due and which are completed. By March 2026, close to 11.87 crore children and 3.96 crore pregnant women were registered on this platform.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mission Indradhanush (Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0) |
| Launched By | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India |
| Beneficiaries | Children up to 5 years and pregnant women |
| Coverage Area | All districts of the country |
| Full Immunisation Coverage (Jan 2026) | 98.4% |
| Digital Platform | U-WIN portal |
| Official Website | uwin.mohfw.gov.in |
How to Register on U-WIN Portal
Parents and pregnant women can register themselves on U-WIN without visiting a health centre first. STEP 1 - Open uwinselfregistration.mohfw.gov.in on a mobile phone or computer and enter the mobile number for OTP verification. STEP 2 - Fill in basic details of the child or pregnant woman, such as name, date of birth and address, and save the profile. STEP 3 - Search for the nearest vaccination centre by district, sub district or pin code and book an appointment slot. STEP 4 - After the vaccine is given at the centre, the entry gets updated on U-WIN and a digital vaccination certificate can be downloaded from the same account.
Vaccines Covered Under Universal Immunisation Programme
Universal Immunisation Programme gives free vaccines against several diseases that can be serious or fatal for small children. A short paragraph cannot list every vaccine, so here are the main ones covered nationally under the programme:
- Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus, given as combined doses to infants in their first year.
- Polio, through both oral drops and Inactivated Polio Vaccine shots.
- Measles and Rubella, given in campaign mode as well as routine immunisation at 9-12 months and 16-24 months.
- Hepatitis B and Childhood Tuberculosis, along with Meningitis and Pneumonia caused by Hemophilus Influenza type B.
New HPV Vaccination Drive Added in 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on 28 February 2026 from Ajmer, Rajasthan, targeting 14 year old girls to protect them from cervical cancer. Although this drive runs as a separate campaign, it works alongside Mission Indradhanush teams at the same health centres, since both use the same immunisation network reaching schools and villages.
Pregnant women covered under Mission Indradhanush can also check Janani Suraksha Yojana, which gives cash support for institutional delivery at government and accredited private hospitals. Both schemes are run through the same health centre network, so beneficiaries often qualify for both together.
FAQ's
Who can get vaccines under Mission Indradhanush 5.0?
Children up to 5 years of age and pregnant women who have missed any dose under the National Immunisation Schedule can get free catch up vaccination under this scheme.
Is there any fee to register on U-WIN portal?
No. Registration on U-WIN and all vaccines given under Universal Immunisation Programme are free of cost.
Is Mission Indradhanush still active in 2026?
Yes. Its fifth intensified round, IMI 5.0, is running across all districts of the country, alongside the U-WIN digital registration system and the new HPV vaccination drive.
Source / Reference Link: pib.gov.in, mohfw.gov.in, nhm.gov.in