The world’s highest motorable village of Komic in the remote Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh’s tribal Lahaul and Spiti district has reportedly achieved 100% vaccination against Covid-19 for residents above the age of 44 years.
Situated at an altitude of 15,500 feet, the villagers rarely leave their houses and adhere strictly to the guidelines by the state government to protect themselves against Covid-19. “If we walk out of our houses, it’s only for farming. The older generation stays home with the children,” says local resident Palzor, 37.
Villagers have been keen to get vaccinated and a majority took their doses ahead of the second lethal wave. “We are happy that the villagers have taken their second dose, too,” says Kaza block medical officer Tenzin Norbu.
Though the village is small and remotely located, it has done a commendable job by achieving a vaccination rate of 100 percent.
Komic has one of the highest motorable roads and even has the world’s highest post office. Reportedly, 101 people were vaccinated above 60 years of age, and 150 residents were vaccinated twice between 44-50 years. News has it that the youngsters of Komic village are upbeat about getting vaccinated.
Carrying out a vaccination drive at a remote destination has its challenges, and the health team surely did not have a cakewalk. One of the problems they faced at Komic was doing registration of the natives on Co-Win portal as the region has sparse internet connectivity.
