Context
The U-WIN portal, based on the Co-WIN system, is set for a nationwide launch by the end of August.
About U-WIN Portal
- To maintain an electronic registry of routine immunizations.
- Current Status:Pilot mode across all states and Union Territories (except West Bengal).
- Target Groups
- Pregnant women.
- Children under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).
- Key Objectives
- Ensure timely administration of vaccine doses.
- Digitally record every vaccination event for pregnant women and children aged 0-5 years.
- Features
- e-Vaccination Certificates: Generates a uniform QR-based, digitally verifiable e-vaccination certificate.
- Accessible anytime through a single click, similar to Covid vaccination certificates.
- Centralized Information Source: Single source of information for immunization services.
- Records pregnancy details and outcomes.
- Registers newborns and tracks immunization at birth.
- Updates vaccination status and delivery outcomes in real time.
- Self-registration for vaccinations via the U-WIN web portal or Android mobile application.
- Selection of preferred vaccination centres and scheduling of appointments.
- Automated SMS alerts for:
- Registration confirmations.
- Administered doses.
- Upcoming dose reminders.
Source:
Business Standard
Previous Year Question
Consider the following:
1. Aarogya Setu
2. COWIN
3. DigiLocker
4. DIKSHA
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2018 Prelims]
Which of the above are built on to open-source digital platforms?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (d)
