5 Years of e-Shram Portal

Key Highlights:

• The e-Shram Portal completes five years on August 26, 2026, launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
• It created India's first Aadhaar-seeded National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW).
• Over 31.89 crore unorganised workers have registered, receiving a unique Universal Account Number (UAN).
• The portal has evolved into a one-stop digital platform integrating welfare, jobs, skilling, apprenticeship, and pension services.
• It aims to strengthen social security for the unorganised workforce and supports the Viksit Bharat vision.

Detailed Insights:

• The portal's vision includes improving social security service delivery and facilitating nationwide access and portability of benefits.
• It enables secure sharing of worker data with government agencies for effective scheme delivery and evidence-based policymaking.
• The e-Shram One-Stop Solution, launched in October 2024, integrates 15 social security and welfare schemes.
• Registered workers can enroll in Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) for insurance.
• It connects workers to the National Career Service (NCS) for employment and Skill India Digital Hub for skilling.
• Eligible workers can enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) scheme for a minimum assured pension.
• Multilingual functionality in 22 languages was introduced in 2025, powered by the Bhashini platform.
• Eligibility requires workers to be aged 16+, in the unorganised sector, and not an income tax-payer or EPFO/ESIC member.
• Registration is free, requiring an Aadhaar number and a mobile number.
• Women account for 54.28% of total registrations, with top states including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Key Concepts Involved:

• e-Shram Portal: A national database for unorganised workers providing a unique UAN and access to social security schemes.
• Unorganised Worker: A home-based, self-employed, or wage worker in the unorganised sector, not covered by EPFO/ESIC/Government.
• Universal Account Number (UAN): A unique 12-digit number provided to e-Shram registered workers for identity and benefit access.
• Viksit Bharat: The Government's vision for a developed India by 2047, emphasizing inclusive and sustainable growth.