The first-of-its-kind qualitative study conducted before the launch of the COVID-19 vaccine in January 2021, wherein face-to-face interactions through Triads and In-depth Interviews with the general population and health warriors were conducted. All COVID-appropriate protective measures were practiced by the study team members and participants. [access at https://iec.unicef.in/knowledge-management/formative-research-on-perceptions-regarding-vaccine-for-covid-19]