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Pradeep Kumar

25/08/21 10:05 AM IST

e-Shram portal

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Targeted delivery and last mile delivery, has been a major focus of the schemes of government of India and the National Database of Unorganised workers(E-Shram portal) is another key step towards that”, and will be a game changer for the social security of Millions of Unorganised Workers.

Aim

The government aims to register 38 crore unorganised workers, such as construction labourers, migrant workforce, street vendors and domestic workers, among others.

Details
  • The workers will be issued an e-Shram card containing a 12 digit unique number, which, going ahead, will help in including them in social security schemes.
  • The registration of workers on the portal will be coordinated by the Labour Ministry, state governments, trade unions and CSCs, officials said.
  • Awareness campaigns would be planned across the country to enable nationwide registration of workers.
Source: PIB, Indian Express

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