A 96-year-old woman became the face of vaccination drive in villages in Kasganj district when she took the jab and inspired others to shun hesitancy towards the much-needed vaccine. A joint team of administration, police and health department officials reached the Nagla Kadheri village in the district to vaccinate residents but they faced stiff resistance and most villagers hid in their fields while others locked themselves in their homes.

Aadhaar Kumari, 96, however readily agreed to get vaccinated. After getting the jab, she called out to other villagers and convinced them to take the vaccine. Tehsildar Ajay Kumar Yadav said, "Her appeal worked like magic and in the next few hours, all 176 residents over the age of 18 in the village had taken their shot."