After Delhi and West Bengal, this state announces free vaccine for its people - Read details here The government had announced on Saturday (January 9) that the vaccination program will start from January 16 across the country. Share Updated: Jan 13, 2021, 06:35 PM IST Punjab Health Minister Balbir Siddha said on Wednesday that the coronavirus vaccine will be provided for free in the state. "Not only the government employees but also anybody who come to the hospital for injections will get free vaccine," Balbir said. "There are 1.60 lakh health care workers in Punjab. We have received 2.04 Lakh doses of the vaccine. All those who register on our portal will be given the vaccine for free," he added.