Context:
The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the eShram portal on 26th August 2021 to create a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) seeded with Aadhaar. The portal aims to offer unorganised workers a Universal Account Number (UAN) and facilitate access to welfare schemes through a unified digital platform.
Objectives of eShram Portal
- Register unorganised workers across India on a single platform.
- Assign a Universal Account Number (UAN) based on self-declaration.
- Enable direct benefit transfers and scheme access for social security.
- Act as a foundational database for welfare delivery and labour market insights.
Key Developments:
Launch of eShram as a “One-Stop-Solution” (21 October 2024)
- Aligned with Budget 2024–25 vision.
- eShram portal upgraded to offer integrated access to welfare and social security schemes.
- Workers can view scheme eligibility, track benefits availed, and receive consolidated service delivery through the same portal.
Schemes Integrated with eShram Portal
| Scheme Name | Implementing Ministry |
|---|---|
| Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PMSVANidhi) | MoHUA |
| Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) | DFS |
| Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) | DFS |
| National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) | MoRD |
| Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) | MoRD |
| Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) | MoRD |
| Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) | MoHFW |
| Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) | MoHUA |
| Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) | MoFAH&D |
| Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY) | MoA&FW |
| Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) | MoRD |
| Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) | MoRD |
| One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) | MoCAF&PD |
| Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) | MoWCD |
Impact
- eShram is evolving from a registration platform to a comprehensive service delivery portal.
- Integration with flagship welfare schemes ensures targeted and inclusive support to vulnerable populations.
- The portal provides critical support during emergencies, such as pandemic-induced lockdowns, by streamlining benefits.
