Summary:
This is an alternative platform developed by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) which will now be replicated throughout the state. People no longer need to register their names in the Centre owned CoWIN app as they can book their slot through sending message on WhatsApp number ~ 8335999000. The number was earlier introduced by the KMC and now it would be operated across the state with the help of the state Health department. People can register their names and book a slot in the nearby vaccination center. Bhattacharya said people had faced difficulties to register via CoWIN app due to technical glitches, but in case of the WhatsApp number people can easily enroll themselves..