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e-Shram portal
Context:
The Indian delegation to the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) at Geneva, Switzerland showcased the e-Shram portal and its present integrations and achievements.
About e-Shram:
- The Ministry of Labour & Employment launched e-Shram portal on 26th August 2021 for creation of a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers, authenticated with Aadhaar.
- Workers will have a Universal Account Number (12 digit unique number on eSHRAM Card) that will be acceptable across the country for obtaining social security benefits.
- As on today, over 29.67 crore unorganised workers(out of 38 crore )have registered on the portal.
Objectives of scheme :
- “One-Stop-Solution” for Unorganised Workers of the country. It aims to facilitate access to various social security schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) .
- Workers registered at the e-Shram portal on meeting with an accident, will be eligible for Rs 2 lakh on death or permanent disability and Rs 1 lakh on partial disability.
- The social compositions of these workers include OBCs ,SC & ST with almost 90% participation indicating social inclusion. Also around 50.02 per cent beneficiaries are female and 49.98 per cent are male indicating gender equality.
- Sharing of information in respect of registered unorganised workers with various stakeholders such as Ministries/ Departments/ Boards/ Agencies/ Organisations of the Central & State Governments through APIs for delivery of various social security and welfare schemes being administered by them.
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