10-day drive to register gig workers on e-Shram portal ends

The Labour Department has successfully concluded a registration drive from April 7 to April 17 to bring gig workers, platform-based workers, and other unorganised sector employees under the ambit of the e-Shram portal.

Developed by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, the portal is a national database for unorganised workers, which provides formal identity and access to social security schemes. Haryana has emerged as a front-runner in its implementation, with over 54 lakh workers registered on the portal.

The state Labour Department organised camps across all districts with on-the-spot Aadhaar authentication and registration assistance. Platform-based organisations were approached and sensitised to ensure their gig workforce was informed and included in the drive.

Once registered, workers become eligible for a wide range of benefits including Rs 2 lakh accidental insurance under Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Rs 2 lakh life insurance under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, and up to Rs 5 lakh family health cover under Ayushman Bharat, depending on eligibility. In addition, they can access pension benefits of Rs 3,000 per month under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana on reaching the age of 60.

For more information, workers can visit the official website www.eshram.gov.in, contact their nearest Labour Department office, or call toll-free number 1800-180-2129.