In 171 State-run vaccination centres, the authorities targeted 9,378 individuals out of which 8,986 were inoculated while in 162 vaccine centres in private hospitals.
The order was passed on the plea filed by former Union minister and senior advocate Ashwani Kumar, who has sought directions with regard to elderly people.
"If more vaccines are produced and supplied to private hospitals and nursing homes, more people can be given the shot through mass vaccination in less time," Premji said.