The Ministry of Labour & Employment launched the eShram portal on August 26, 2021, to support India’s unorganised workforce. In just three years, the portal has successfully registered more than 30 crore unorganised workers, underscoring its rapid adoption and the government’s commitment to social welfare.
As announced in the 2024-25 Budget, the government is now focused on establishing eShram as a “One-Stop Solution” for unorganised workers by integrating it with other major portals. This initiative aims to streamline access to various social security schemes across ministries and departments, ensuring these benefits reach the grassroots level.
Key schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, and PMAY-G are being integrated into eShram, along with a two-way integration with the Skill India Digital Hub. The Ministry of Labour & Employment is actively collaborating with other ministries to onboard more unorganised workers, including ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, and MGNREGA workers, ensuring comprehensive development and welfare.
