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  • Sep 03, 2024
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E-SHRAM PORTAL HITS 30 CRORE REGISTRATIONS

Why in the news?

e-Shram has registered over 30 crore unorganised workers in three years, with plans to integrate social security schemes and streamline access through a “One-Stop-Solution” portal.

Source:ministryoflabourandemployment

About the e-Shram Portal Achievements:

  • Launch and Adoption:
    • Launched on August 26, 2021, by the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE).
    • Over 30 crore unorganised workers have registered in just three years, reflecting rapid adoption and extensive reach.
  • Integration and Objectives:
    • The government aims to transform eShram into a “One-Stop-Solution” for unorganised workers by integrating it with various social security schemes.
    • Integration will include major schemes like PMJJBY, PMSBY, AB-PMJAY, PM-SVANidhi, MGNREGA, PMAY-G, and the Ration Card scheme.
    • The goal is to ensure comprehensive access to these schemes, identify potential beneficiaries who have been left out, and increase awareness of available benefits.
  • Future Plans and Coordination:
    • MoLE is focusing on two-way integration with the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) to facilitate seamless registration and service access.
    • Regular inter-ministerial meetings are being held with various departments to onboard all unorganised workers, including those in health, construction, and rural areas.
    • Efforts are underway to include workers from ministries like MoPR, MoHFW, and MoRD on the eShram portal.
Key Facts about e-Shram Portal :

  • Aim: Register 38 crore unorganised workers, including construction labourers, street vendors, and domestic workers.
  • e-Shram Card: Issued with a 12-digit unique number; provides financial support of Rs 2 lakh for death/permanent disability and Rs 1 lakh for partial disability.
  • Background: Created following a Supreme Court directive for worker registration to access welfare benefits.
  • Implementation: States/UTs responsible for registration across India.

Unorganised Sector Categories:

  • Occupation: Small farmers, landless labourers, fishermen, beedi makers.
  • Nature of Employment: Agricultural labourers, bonded labourers, migrant and casual workers.
  • Specially Distressed: Toddy tappers, scavengers, loaders.
  • Service Category: Midwives, domestic workers, barbers, vendors.

Key Initiatives for Unorganized Sector:

  • Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM): Pension scheme for unorganised sector workers.
  • Labour Code: Consolidates and simplifies existing labour laws.
  • Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY): Incentives for employers to create jobs.
  • PM SVANidhi: Micro-credit scheme for street vendors.
  • Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: Economic stimulus package supporting various sectors.
  • Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Urban Livelihoods Mission: Enhances urban livelihood opportunities.
  • PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY): Food security initiative for the needy.
  • One Nation One Ration Card: Ensures food security across states.
  • Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Employment generation scheme.
  • Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi: Financial support to farmers.
  • World Bank Support: Assistance to India’s informal working class.