{"id":24327,"date":"2026-07-21T11:09:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=24327"},"modified":"2026-07-21T13:48:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:18:31","slug":"e-shram-portal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/e-shram-portal\/","title":{"rendered":"e-Shram Portal"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>e-Shram Portal Latest News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India&#8217;s e-Shram portal has registered more than 31.78 crore unorganised workers, strengthening its role as the country&#8217;s largest digital database for workers in the informal sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About e-Shram Portal<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was launched by the <\/span><b>Ministry of Labour and Employment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on 26th August <\/span><b>2021 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to support and empower the unorganized workforce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is designed to create a comprehensive <\/span><b>National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW).<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the <\/span><b>first-ever national database of unorganised workers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including migrant workers, construction workers, gig and platform workers, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Objectives e-Shram Portal<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish a <\/span><b>centralized database of unorganized workers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for effective policy implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance <\/span><b>access to social security schemes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and benefits for workers in sectors such as agriculture, construction, domestic work, and street vending.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facilitate job matching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>skill development opportunities.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthen labor market resilience <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by integrating unorganized workers into the formal economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote<\/span><b> financial inclusion <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">through <\/span><b>direct benefit transfers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and digital payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Eligibility for Registering on e-SHRAM Portal<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>unorganised worker (UW).<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age should be between <\/span><b>16-59 years.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Not a member of EPFO\/ESIC or NPS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Govt. funded)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Possess an Aadhaar card<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a valid mobile number linked to Aadhaar, and a <\/span><b>bank account.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Features of e-SHRAM Portal<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/universal-account-number\/\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Account Number (UAN)<\/a>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered workers receive a UAN linked to their Aadhaar, enabling seamless access to benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Single Registration Process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The portal streamlines the registration process, requiring<\/span><b> minimal documentation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as Aadhaar and bank account details. The ease of <\/span><b>self-registration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also available to the beneficiaries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multilingual Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Workers from diverse regions can access the portal in multiple Indian languages, ensuring inclusivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grievance Redressal Mechanism: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dedicated helpline and support system address workers\u2019 queries and grievances promptly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integration with Employment and Skill Opportunities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Registered workers can connect with employment opportunities, skilling, apprenticeship, pension schemes, digital skilling, and state-specific schemes through the portal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Family Details for Migrant Workers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data Sharing with BOCW Welfare Boards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The data of construction workers registering on e-Shram is shared with the concerned <\/span><b>Building and Other Construction Workers\u2019 (BOCW) Welfare Boards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring their registration with the respective boards and access to schemes meant for them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data Sharing Portal (DSP): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Data Sharing Portal has been launched to allow the secure sharing of e-Shram beneficiary <\/span><b>data with State and Union Territory governments.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Source:\u00a0 <\/b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/law-order\/3953033-us-military-enforcement-tightens-amid-iranian-port-blockade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Devdiscourse<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>e-Shram Portal was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on 26th August 2021 to support and empower the unorganized workforce. 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