E-Shram Portal
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E-Shram Portal

Context: The Uttar Pradesh government has registered the highest number of unorganized sector workers, with 8.22 crore registered (as of 19th Dec 2024) on the Centre’s e-Shram portal, outpacing all other labour-intensive states.

  • The top five states with the highest registrations are:
    • Uttar Pradesh: 8.37 crore
    • Bihar: 2.96 crore
    • West Bengal: 2.64 crore
    • Madhya Pradesh: 1.84 crore
    • Maharashtra: 1.73 crore

About

  • The E-Shram Portal is a flagship initiative by the Government of India aimed at supporting and empowering the unorganized workforce, which is a critical pillar of the nation’s economy.
  • Launched: 26th August 2021 (by the Ministry of Labour and Employment)
  • E-Shram has been integrated with the UMANG mobile app, allowing unorganized workers to register and access services on the go.
  • Twelve schemes from various Central Ministries/Departments, including Pradhan Mantri Surakhsa Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Prime Minister Street Vendors Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM-SVANidhi), PM Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U), PM Awas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) have been integrated with the e-Shram portal.
  • It is Integrated with other portals like the National Career Service (NCS) Portal, Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM), Skill India Digital portal, and myScheme portal to provide one-stop labour services solution.

Objectives of the E-Shram Portal:

  • Create a centralized database of unorganized workers for better policy implementation.
  • Improve access to social security schemes and benefits for workers in sectors like agriculture, construction, domestic work, and street vending.
  • Provide 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.

Features of the E-Shram Portal:

  • Universal Account Number (UAN): Registered workers get a UAN linked to their Aadhaar for easy access to benefits.
  • Single Registration Process: Simple registration with minimal documents like Aadhaar and bank details, with self-registration available for beneficiaries.
  • Multilingual Support: Available in multiple Indian languages, ensuring accessibility for workers from all regions.
  • Grievance Redressal Mechanism: A helpline and support system to address workers’ queries and issues.
  • Integration with Employment and Skill Opportunities: Workers can access job opportunities, skills training, apprenticeship programs, pension schemes, and state-specific schemes.
  • Family Details for Migrant Workers: Captures family details to provide child education and women-centric schemes for migrant workers.
  • Data Sharing with BOCW Welfare Boards: Data of construction workers is shared with BOCW Welfare Boards for better access to welfare schemes.
  • Data Sharing Portal (DSP): Allows secure sharing of beneficiary data with State and Union Territory governments to target social security and welfare schemes effectively.
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