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The government has successfully registered over 30.99 crore unorganised workers on the eShram portal as of August 12. This comprehensive database provides workers with Universal Account Numbers linked to Aadhaar for accessing social security benefits. The portal integrates various schemes into one platform, making it easier for workers to see and claim available benefits. Registration is being promoted through social media campaigns and assisted services at state centers across the country.

Key Points: 31 Crore Unorganised Workers Registered on eShram Portal Govt Says

  • Portal creates comprehensive national database seeded with Aadhaar
  • Provides Universal Account Number for self-declaration registration
  • Integrates multiple social security schemes into single platform
  • Uses social media and service centers for awareness and assisted registrations
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Over 30.99 crore unorganised workers registered on eShram portal: Govt

Over 30.99 crore unorganised workers now registered on eShram portal with Aadhaar-linked UAN numbers for accessing social security schemes and government benefits.

"The eShram portal is meant to register and support the unorganised workers by providing them a Universal Account Number - Shobha Karandlaje"

New Delhi, Aug 21

Over 30.99 crore unorganised workers have registered themselves on the government’s eShram portal (till August 12), the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the eShram portal for the creation of a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) seeded with Aadhaar.

The eShram portal is meant to register and support the unorganised workers by providing them a Universal Account Number (UAN) on a self-declaration basis, Minister of State for MSMEs, Shobha Karandlaje, told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

The portal integrates different social security schemes into a single portal. This enables unorganised workers registered on eShram to access social security schemes and see the benefits availed by them so far.

Social media platforms are also being used to spread awareness among workers to register on eShram. State Seva Kendras (SSKs) and services of Common Service Centres are onboarded to facilitate assisted mode registrations of unorganised workers.

Moreover, the number of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) registered for various incentives on the Udyam Registration Portal and Udyam Assist Platform nationwide in the five-year period, from July 1, 2020, to July 31, 2025, has gone up to 6.63 crore.

Further, the estimated Unemployment Rate (UR) on usual status for persons of age 15 years and above has decreased from 4.1 per cent in 2021-22 to 3.2 per cent in 2022-23 and 2023-24. Also, UR for youth (15-29 years) has decreased from 12.4 per cent in 2021-22 to 10.2 per cent in 2023-24, she informed.

As per the latest available annual PLFS reports, the estimated Worker Population Ratio (WPR), indicating employment on usual status for persons age 15 years and above is 52.6 per cent in 2020-21, 52.9 per cent in 2021-22, 56.0 per cent in 2022-23 and 58.2 per cent in 2023-24, showing an increasing trend over the years.

- IANS

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Priya S
31 crore registrations is impressive but implementation matters most. Hope the benefits actually reach the workers on ground. Many domestic workers in my area still don't know about this portal.
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Aman W
Good to see unemployment rates decreasing. Digital India is working! The UAN number system will help migrant workers especially during crises like COVID 🎯
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Sarah B
While the numbers look good, I hope the government ensures data privacy and security. Aadhaar linking is convenient but we've seen data breaches before. Protection mechanisms should be robust.
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Vikram M
The assisted registration through Common Service Centers is smart. Many workers in villages don't have smartphones or internet access. Ground-level implementation is key for such schemes.
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Nisha Z
Finally some good news! The increasing worker population ratio shows our economy is recovering well post-pandemic. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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