Berhampur: In a first, the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) will start COVID vaccination at doorstep for senior citizens in the Silk City of Odisha.

The vaccination at doorstep for senior citizens will begin from May 17 (Monday), informed Ganjam district administration today.

The civic body has launched a series of initiatives for citizens in Berhampur city amid COVID pandemic. Recently, a drive 'Rajaswa Rath' has been rolled out in Berhampur with a purpose to ensure various revenue services to beneficiaries at doorstep during the lockdown.