e-Shram Portal

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India’s e-Shram portal has registered more than 31.78 crore unorganised workers, strengthening its role as the country’s largest digital database for workers in the informal sector.

About e-Shram Portal

• It was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on 26th August 2021 to support and empower the unorganized workforce.
• It is designed to create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW).
• It is the first-ever national database of unorganised workers including migrant workers, construction workers, gig and platform workers, etc.

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Objectives e-Shram Portal

• Establish a centralized database of unorganized workers for effective policy implementation.
• Enhance access to social security schemes and benefits for workers in sectors such as agriculture, construction, domestic work, and street vending.
• Facilitate job matching and skill development opportunities.
• Strengthen labor market resilience by integrating unorganized workers into the formal economy.
• Promote financial inclusion through direct benefit transfers and digital payments.

Eligibility for Registering on e-SHRAM Portal

• An unorganised worker (UW).
• Age should be between 16-59 years.
• Not a member of EPFO/ESIC or NPS (Govt. funded)
• Possess an Aadhaar card, a valid mobile number linked to Aadhaar, and a bank account.

Features of e-SHRAM Portal

• Universal Account Number (UAN): Registered workers receive a UAN linked to their Aadhaar, enabling seamless access to benefits.
• Single Registration Process: The portal streamlines the registration process, requiring minimal documentation such as Aadhaar and bank account details. The ease of self-registration is also available to the beneficiaries.
• Multilingual Support: Workers from diverse regions can access the portal in multiple Indian languages, ensuring inclusivity.
• Grievance Redressal Mechanism: A dedicated helpline and support system address workers’ queries and grievances promptly.
• Integration with Employment and Skill Opportunities: Registered workers can connect with employment opportunities, skilling, apprenticeship, pension schemes, digital skilling, and state-specific schemes through the portal.
• Family Details for Migrant Workers: Family details for migrant workers are captured, aiding in the provision of child education and women-centric schemes for those who have migrated with their families.
• Data Sharing with BOCW Welfare Boards: The data of construction workers registering on e-Shram is shared with the concerned Building and Other Construction Workers’ (BOCW) Welfare Boards, ensuring their registration with the respective boards and access to schemes meant for them.
• Data Sharing Portal (DSP): A Data Sharing Portal has been launched to allow the secure sharing of e-Shram beneficiary data with State and Union Territory governments.

Source:  Devdiscourse