Karnal (Haryana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the 'Pulse Polio Abhiyan' in Karnal on Sunday.

Khattar officially inaugurated the drive by administering polio drops to a child.

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"The Pulse Polio Abhiyan has been launched from Karnal today and I am honoured to be here. The scheme aims to administer polio drops to two lakh children in the age group of 0-5 till September 30," Khattar said.

Khattar also said that the campaign will be also started in centres across other districts of the state and it will cover a total of 14 districts. (ANI)

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