Covid -19 vaccination drive at Nesco Jumbo vaccination centre at Goregaon in Mumbai, as India continues to face a shortage of vaccine shots in phase 3 of the drive.
NEW DELHI: Scientists and medical professionals see vaccination as the safest bet against controlling the Covid-19 pandemic. In India, citizens looking to get a jab of Covid-19 vaccine, first need to register themselves on the government's CoWin app/website. People can also register using the Aarogya Setu app and the CoWin portal where a person has to provide some basic details to get on the waiting list for the vaccine shot. Here is all you need to know about the registration process: Where can you register for the vaccination? All eligible citizens can register online and book an appointment through the CoWin portal. You may visit - https://www.CoWin.gov.in/home How to register on CoWin platform?
Click on 'Register/Sign in yourself'
Enter valid mobile number. Click on 'Get OTP'
Enter the OTP within 180 seconds and click on 'Verify'
Once the OTP is validated, the 'Register for Vaccination' page appears
Enter required details such as name, photo ID proof & number, age & gender
Click 'Register' at the bottom right
You will receive a confirmation message upon successful registration
CoWin: How to register multiple people on same mobile number?
Once registration of one person is completed; the system will show 'Account Details'
You can further add 3 more people linked with this mobile number by clicking on 'add more'
You can delete individuals linked with the mobile number by clicking on the trash icon
CoWin: How to schedule vaccine appointment After you have registered on CoWin, you will have to schedule an appointment to get the vaccination at a centre and time of your choice, depending on the availability of slots.
You can schedule an appointment from the 'Account Details' page
Click on 'Schedule' for booking vaccination appointment
System navigates to 'Book Appointment for Vaccination' page
Search the vaccination centre of choice by district or pin code
On clicking any centre at the panel, the available slots (date and capacity) will be displayed
Select a time slot of your choice
Click on 'Book', then 'Appointment Confirmation' page will be displayed
Click 'Confirm' after verifying details
Once confirmed, 'Appointment Successful' message will be displayed
You will receive SMS on registered mobile number about the due date, place and time of vaccination
How to register on Aarogya Setu app?
Open 'Aarogya Setu' app
Click on the CoWin tab on home screen
Select 'Vaccination Registration' and enter mobile number
You ll receive an OTP on your mobile, enter it on site
Once your mobile number is verified, enter your details and click 'Register'
To schedule an appointment, click on 'Schedule' next to person's name
An SMS on your registered mob number will be sent with appointment details
What documents are required for the registration of eligible beneficiary? Any of the below-mentioned ID with photo may be produced at the time of registration:
Aadhaar Card
Driving License
Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) Job Card
Official identity cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs
PAN Card
Passbooks issued by Bank/Post Office
Passport
Pension Document
Service Identity Card issued to employees by Central/ State Govt./ Public Limited Companies