e-Shram Portal

The e-Shram portal is a national database of unorganized workers in India, designed to facilitate the delivery of social security benefits and welfare schemes to this segment of the workforce. Registered workers receive an Accidental Insurance cover of 2 lakhs under the PMSBY scheme. The portal also integrates with other schemes like Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) for pension benefits. 

The e-Shram scheme aims to empower the unorganised workforce by providing a centralized database and facilitating access to social security, welfare schemes, job opportunities, and financial inclusion. 

Beneficiary:

Who is eligible? Any unorganized worker aged between 16 and 59 years, who is not a member of EPFO or ESIC and is not an income tax payer, is eligible to register on the e-Shram portal. How to register? Registration can be done online at the e-Shram portal or through nearby Common Service Centers (CSCs). Required Documents: Aadhaar card, bank account details (including IFSC code), and a mobile number linked with Aadhaar are required for registration. Data Sharing: The e-Shram database is shared with various stakeholders, including government departments and welfare boards, to facilitate targeted delivery of schemes and benefits.

Benefits:

The e-Shram scheme offers several benefits, including: Financial support: This includes a monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 after age 60 under PM-SYM and death insurance of Rs. 2,00,000, with Rs. 1,00,000 for partial disability under PMSBY. Access to government schemes: It provides access to numerous Central and State government schemes, such as PMSBY, PMJJBY, and PMJAY. Job opportunities: The scheme is integrated with the NCS and Skill India Digital Portals for job matching and skill development. Financial inclusion: The scheme promotes direct benefit transfers and digital payments. Data sharing and support: Information can be shared for targeted scheme implementation and assistance.