As of November 26, 2024, more than 30.42 crore unorganised workers have registered on the eShram portal, enabling them to access various social security benefits.
- National Career Service (NCS) Portal Integration: Workers can use their Universal Account Number (UAN) to register on the NCS portal and explore job opportunities. A direct link is available on the eShram portal to simplify registration on NCS.
- Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM): This pension scheme, aimed at workers aged 18-40, offers a monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 once they turn 60. Registration is seamless through the eShram portal, where the government covers 50% of the contribution.
- Migrant Worker and Family Details: eShram now allows migrant workers to add family details, improving welfare tracking.
- Construction Workers’ Data Sharing: eShram enables the sharing of data related to construction workers with states and union territories for smooth registration with Building and Other Construction Workers (BoCW) boards.
- Skill Development and Apprenticeship: The portal is integrated with the Skill India Digital portal, offering unorganised workers opportunities for skill enhancement and apprenticeships.
- myScheme Integration: eShram connects with the myScheme portal, a one-stop platform where workers can search for government schemes based on their eligibility.
- eShram as a One-Stop Solution: Launched on October 21, 2024, this initiative integrates multiple social security schemes, allowing workers to view benefits they have availed through a single portal.
Currently, 12 schemes from various ministries and departments have been integrated into eShram. These include:
- Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
- Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
- Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
- Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM-SVANidhi)
- PM Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U)
- PM Awas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G)
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
This information was shared by Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.