The Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today inaugurated the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) Programme–2025 at Sub-District Hospital Banihal in District Ramban marking the launch of a district-wide campaign aimed at protecting children against the crippling disease of polio. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Banihal Mohammad Naseeb, Block Medical Officer Banihal Dr Ismail, along with other officers, medical professionals, and representatives of the Medical and Health Department, were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, DC Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan informed that around 59,000 children below the age of five years are being targeted across the district under the IPPI campaign. For this purpose, 425 Pulse Polio Immunization booths have been set up at strategic locations to ensure maximum outreach and coverage. Despite inclement weather, a large number of parents and guardians, accompanied by their children, actively participated in the immunization drive, reflecting strong public awareness and cooperation towards safeguarding children from polio. For effective implementation of the programme, a dedicated workforce comprising 100 supervisors and 1,800 health workers, including Anganwadi Workers, ASHA Workers, and volunteers, has been deployed across the district. Officials further informed that children who are missed or left out on the first day of the campaign will be covered during the subsequent two days through intensive house-to-house visits, ensuring that no eligible child is deprived of vaccination. The Deputy Commissioner interacted with health officials, frontline workers, and parents present at the venue and emphasized the importance of achieving 100 percent immunization coverage to sustain the district’s polio-free status. He also lauded the relentless efforts of the Health Department, Anganwadi Workers, ASHAs, volunteers, and all stakeholders for the successful execution of the campaign.