Empowering Unorganised Workers: e-Shram at 30.68 Crore Registrations

The e-Shram portal was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on August 26, 2021, to create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW). The portal aims to provide unorganised workers with a Universal Account Number (UAN) and link them to various social security and welfare schemes. As of March 3, 2025, more than 30.68 crore unorganised workers have registered on the portal, with women constituting 53.68% of the total registrations. To further enhance accessibility, the Ministry has introduced multilingual support, a mobile application, and integration with multiple social welfare schemes. The e-Shram – “One-Stop-Solution”, launched on October 21, 2024, aims to integrate various welfare programs to provide a single access point for workers.

This study provides a detailed analysis of the e-Shram portal, its features, integration with welfare schemes, state-wise and gender-wise registration data, and its impact on unorganised 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 provide comprehensive benefits to unorganised workers, 13 central government schemes have been integrated 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

State-wise Registration on e-Shram

Top 5 States with the Highest Registrations

Bottom 5 States/UTs with Lowest Registrations

Top 5 Occupation Sectors

Steps Taken to Increase Awareness & Accessibility

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has undertaken various initiatives to improve the accessibility and awareness of the e-Shram portal,

• Periodic review meetings with States/UTs
• Collaboration with Common Services Centres (CSC) for registrations
• SMS and Social Media Campaigns to inform workers
• Integration with National Career Service (NCS) for job opportunities
• Onboarding of e-Shram on UMANG App for easy access
• State Seva Kendras (SSKs) and CSCs for assisted registrations

Impact of e-Shram Portal

• Improved Social Security: Unorganised workers now have easier access to welfare schemes.
• Women Empowerment: 53.68% of total registrations are women, ensuring greater financial inclusion.
• Financial Support: Workers can directly access PM-SVANidhi, PMJJBY, PMSBY, and other schemes.
• Employment & Skilling: Integration with NCS & Skill India Digital Portal provides job opportunities.
• Easy Access to Benefits: The One-Stop-Solution helps workers track and avail government benefits.