Implementation Of E-Shram Portal

Key Highlights:

• The e-Shram portal was launched on August 26, 2021, to create a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW).
• Over 31.82 crore unorganised workers, including gig and platform workers, have registered on the portal.
• The e-Shram "One-Stop-Solution" was launched on October 21, 2024, to integrate various social security/welfare schemes.
• Fifteen Central schemes, including PMSVANidhi, PMSBY, PMJJBY, and AB-PMJAY, have been integrated with the portal.

Detailed Insights:

• The e-Shram portal provides registered unorganised workers with a Universal Account Number (UAN) based on self-declaration.
• The "One-Stop-Solution" enables workers to access integrated social security schemes and track availed benefits through e-Shram.
• Other services linked to e-Shram include National Career Service (NCS) for jobs, Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) for skill development, and Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) for pension.
• Registrations on the portal are secured through Aadhaar-based eKYC authentication, with key data fetched directly from UIDAI to ensure authenticity and prevent misuse.
• The government employs a comprehensive strategy for wider coverage, including self-registration and assisted registration via Common Service Centres (CSCs), State Sewa Kendras (SSKs), and the UMANG platform.
• Targeted awareness campaigns, community outreach, and social media engagement are used to enhance registrations across all States/UTs.

Key Concepts Involved:

• e-Shram Portal: A national database for unorganised workers, including gig and platform workers, to provide social security access.
• National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW): A comprehensive database created by the e-Shram portal for unorganised sector workers.
• Universal Account Number (UAN): A unique identifier provided to unorganised workers registered on the e-Shram portal.
• Aadhaar-based eKYC: An electronic Know Your Customer process using Aadhaar for identity verification, ensuring data authenticity.