What is Mission Indradhanush 5.0?
Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) is India's flagship universal immunization campaign launched in August 2023 under the National Health Mission. It targets 100% full immunization of pregnant women and children aged 0–5 years against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases: tuberculosis (BCG), polio (OPV/IPV), hepatitis B, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Haemophilus influenzae type b, rotavirus, measles, rubella, pneumococcal disease, and Japanese encephalitis (in endemic districts). IMI 5.0 specifically addresses 'zero-dose' children and dropouts identified through digital data systems. The Mission Indradhanush series has so far covered 5.46 crore children and 1.32 crore pregnant women across all districts of India.
Mission Indradhanush 5.0 — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) 2026 — Free Vaccination for 12 Diseases | Children & Pregnant Women |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | FREE vaccination against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases for all children 0–5 years and pregnant women — at any government health centre |
| Category | Health |
| Last Verified | 15 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nhm.gov.in |
Benefits of Mission Indradhanush 5.0
FREE vaccination against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases for all children 0–5 years and pregnant women — at any government health centre
Who is Eligible for Mission Indradhanush 5.0?
- ✓All children aged 0–5 years across India
- ✓All pregnant women
- ✓Special focus on zero-dose and dropout children
- ✓Migrant, urban slum, and tribal populations get priority
- ✓No income limit — universal coverage
Documents Required for Mission Indradhanush 5.0
How to Apply for Mission Indradhanush 5.0 Online?
- 1There's no application form — vaccination is given directly at government health centres, anganwadis, and outreach camps
- 2Register your child's or your own pregnancy details with the local ASHA/ANM worker to be added to the area's immunization list
- 3Keep the Mother and Child Protection (MCP) Card, which records due and completed vaccine doses
- 4Optionally link Aadhaar for U-WIN registration so digital vaccination records are maintained
- 5Give a mobile number to receive SMS alerts about upcoming vaccination dates and IMI 5.0 special rounds
- 6Health workers trace 'zero-dose' and dropout children through door-to-door surveys and schedule catch-up doses under IMI 5.0
- 7Attend the scheduled session with the MCP Card — all 12 vaccines are given free, no separate application required
Official Government Portal
Applications go through nhm.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗Apply on nhm.gov.in