e-Shram Portal Showcased at International Labour Conference

 

1. The e-Shram portal, a "One-Stop-Solution" for India's unorganized workers, was recently showcased by an Indian delegation led by the Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment.
2. This took place during the 112th International Labour Conference held on June 4th, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland.

e-Shram Portal: Key Features

1. Launched in 2021: e-Shram was launched as a comprehensive national database for migrant and unorganized workers across India.
2. Facilitates Access to Social Security: The portal aims to make it easier for workers to access various social security schemes.
3. Integration with Other Platforms: e-Shram is integrated with the National Career Service (NCS) Portal, Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), myScheme portal, and the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhaan (PMSYM) scheme.
4. Future Integration: The government plans to integrate additional schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), and PM-SVANidhi into the e-Shram portal.

India's Informal Labour Market

1. Vast Majority: India's informal labor market accounts for approximately 85% of the nation's workforce.
2. Self-Employed and Casual Laborers: Over 90% of these workers are self-employed or employed as casual laborers.

 

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