Tribune News Service

New Delhi, August 8

The government on Sunday earned praise from Congress leader Shashi Tharoor as it announced a new three-step mode to download the Covid vaccination certificate.

The mode was shared by health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Twitter.

“Revolutionising common man’s life using technology!Now get #COVID19 vaccination certificate through MyGov Corona Helpdesk in 3 easy steps,” said the Minister.

In the first step, one has to save the contact number: +91 9013151515; Type and write ‘covid certificate’ on WhatsApp, Enter OTP and get the certificate in seconds.

Tharoor used the features and hailed it on Twitter.

“I’ve always acknowledged and praised the Government when it merits it. As a critic of #Cowin, let me say they’ve done something terrific. Send a @WhatsApp message “download certificate” to 90131 51515, receive OTP & get your vaccination certificate back by @WhatsApp. Simple&fast!” Tharoor said.