what is beneficiary id in digilocker

A Beneficiary ID is a unique identification number assigned to individuals who have registered for the COVID-19 vaccine in India. It was introduced to limit crowding at vaccination centers and to ensure that the vaccine is administered to the right person. The Beneficiary ID is required to download the COVID-19 vaccination certificate from the CoWIN portal, DigiLocker, and Aarogya Setu apps. To obtain the Beneficiary ID, individuals need to register on the CoWIN portal using their mobile number and provide their photo ID proof. Once registered, the Beneficiary ID can be obtained by logging in to the CoWIN portal or by checking the SMS sent to the registered mobile number. The Beneficiary ID is also required to book an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine on the CoWIN portal.