What Do The Students At Lexicon Management Institute Of

Leadership & Excellence Feel About

The Vaccination Drive in India?

SURVEY REPORT 2021

INTRODUCTION

The Lexicon Centre of Research & Innovation conducted a survey, on perceptions related to
Covid-19 vaccination drive, amongst the students of Lexicon Management Institute of
Leadership & Excellence representing the Youth of India. The survey was held from 11 May
2021 – 12 May 2021 capturing the perceptions of the students about the vaccination drive in
India. This document aims to report the findings of this survey in an easy to comprehend
manner and to take further action by the general public / other stakeholders, basis the
insights provided in this report.

The survey looks at the impact of awareness on Covid-19 Vaccination on students‘ physical,
mental and emotional health as well as their experience of the health and social care
support services available.

KEY FINDINGS

Youth of India is regarded as the most important and dynamic segment of the population of
the country. The survey showcased a high awareness of the COVID-19 vaccination drive
amongst the Lexicon MILE students & also displays ample awareness of the circumstances
around them as good Samaritans. However, they also highlighted the scope of development
at both the Centre and state levels.

We can undoubtedly say that today’s young are tomorrow’s innovators, creators, builders
and leaders.

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DEMOGRAPHICS OF THE RESPONDENTS
The survey was conducted amongst the Students of Lexicon Management Institute of
Leadership and Excellence.

AWARENESS OF COVID-19 VACCINATION DRIVE

Pretty high awareness of COVID-19 vaccination drive amongst the Lexicon MILE students,
displays ample awareness of the circumstances around them as good Samaritans.

Extremely well aware Very well aware

29% 28%

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QUALITY OF AWARENESS

Except for the age relevant vaccination scheduling plan, quite moderate quality of
awareness on other aspects which are important too.

Indians within the age group of 18 – 44 years old can

81%
schedule an appointment to take their first dose of vaccine
India is currently observing the largest vaccination drive in
55%
the world ever
Indians above the age 45 years, can just walk in to take
49%
their first dose of vaccine
India is the fastest country to administer more than 16
41%
crore doses of COVID 19 vaccines
On an average every day there are more than 1 crore doses
25%
of vaccine available to be administered

PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE VACCINATION DRIVE

People do complain about unavailability of vaccines

79%
We should have helped other countries with vaccines, only after
70%
completing vaccination for all Indian citizens
A sizable section of our society still does not trust this vaccine
65%
sizable section of our society still does not wish to take this
60%
vaccine
The state and central governments are doing their best to
45%
ensure vaccines for all
The vaccination drive is properly managed given the large size
31%
of our population

Note: The scores represent % of respondents who Agree / Strongly Agree to the statement

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GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
Very moderate scores for government performance – both at state and central levels,
leaving a wide scope for improvement.

State Government Central Government

Note: The scores represent %

46% 41%
of respondents who feel the
government handled it
Extremely well / Very well / Just
about the right way

“Young India has higher expectations from the government.”

AVAILABILITY OF VACCINE

3% 5% 7%
12% 6%
10%
10%
39% 11%
To Everyone To Self

34 22%
40%
19%

Within a week Within a month Already vaccinated Within a week Within a month
Within 2 months 2-3 months Within 2 months 2-3 months 4-6 months
4-6 months More than 6 months More than 6 months

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SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE THE VACCINATION DRIVE

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. 2. 3.

Work needs to be done to Clearer information on Mental and

bridge the digital divide and how to access specific emotional health
ensure that all Indians can health and social care must be a priority.
easily access adequate services must be
support and information. circulated.

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ROAD TO THE WORLD’S LARGEST VACCINATION DRIVE

Excitement and hesitancies surrounding COVID 19 vaccines abound. Students have their
own set of expectations. While it is not just the young generation who is looking expecting
a return to normalcy after vaccination.

Let us look upon the vaccine as a sigh of relief for the nation. The vaccine is the light at
the end of the tunnel said experts, while urging everyone to continue following official
scientific guidelines.

At this hour, India may anticipate rolling out millions of doses of their front-running
vaccine by the end of a couple of months, but it is not certain that it will be enough to
make a significant dent in the virus’s spread.

Optimum herd immunity can be achieved through a vaccine, but objections to that vaccine
— as the above report suggests — could have adverse reactions, and also lead to future
rampant spreads. So, for all those who plan on getting vaccinated, either as soon as it’s
accessible or sometime down the line, the science is clear: The vaccine is not a sure shot
fix-all to this disease.

Rather, it requires all of us to look past our varying beliefs and toward our common goal
and follow scientific guidelines.

“Let us look at the vaccine as a sign of

relief for the nation”

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SAMIR JHA I Director, Lexicon Centre of Research & Innovation
samir.jha@mile.education I +91 82878 94064

Address: MILE Tower, GAT No 726, Pune-Nagar Road, Wagholi,

Pune, Maharashtra - 412207

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