Panaji, April 14 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that the state government had written to Union Health Ministry to grant permission to vaccinate state's hospitality sector's workforce across age barriers.

Speaking to reporters in the city, he said, "We have made a request to the Government of India for allowing vaccination of the tourism industry workforce across age groups. We have requested the Union Health Ministry."

The Chief Minister said the Prime Minister asked him to expand the vaccination programme.

The Chief Minister said the state government would have to create awareness and educate people about taking safeguards regarding Covid 19.

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