CoWIN is India's official platform for COVID-19 vaccination registration, certificate download, and related services. A COVID Vaccine Certificate (CVC) issued by the government offers an assurance to the beneficiary on the vaccination, type of vaccine used, and the certificate also provides the next vaccination due. COVID-19 vaccines provide immunity against the coronavirus, significantly reducing illness severity, hospitalizations, and transmission rates globally. India began administration of COVID-19 vaccines on 16 January 2021.
