The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the e-Shram portal on August 26, 2021, with the goal of creating a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW). This portal is designed to provide unorganised workers with a Universal Account Number (UAN) and connect them to various social security and welfare schemes. As of March 3, 2025, over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have registered, with women making up 53.68% of the total. To improve accessibility, the Ministry has added multilingual support, a mobile app, and integration with several social welfare schemes. The e-Shram – “One-Stop-Solution,” launched on October 21, 2024, aims to consolidate various welfare programs into a single access point for workers.
Key Features of e-Shram Portal
- Launch Date: August 26, 2021
- Developed by: Ministry of Labour and Employment
- Purpose: To create a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) linked with Aadhaar
- Registration Type: Self-declaration basis
- Document Required: Aadhaar Card
- Unique ID Provided: Universal Account Number (UAN)
- Language Support: 22 Indian languages using the Bhashini platform
- Mobile App Launched: February 24, 2025
- One-Stop-Solution Launch: October 21, 2024
Registration Statistics
- Total Registrations on e-Shram (as of March 3, 2025)
- Total Workers Registered: 30.68 crore (30,68,74,094)
- Women Workers: 53.68% (16.47 crore)
- Men Workers: 14.21 crore
- Other Gender: 7,355 workers
Integration with Social Welfare Schemes
To offer extensive benefits to unorganised workers, 13 central government schemes have been combined with e-Shram, including.
- Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PM-SVANidhi)
- Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
- Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
- National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
- Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U)
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)
- National Career Service (NCS) for employment opportunities
- Skill India Digital Portal for skill development
- Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandan (PMSYM) pension scheme