The Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) launched the eShram portal three years ago, and within this short span, the portal has successfully registered over 30 crore unorganised workers. This demonstrates the rapid adoption and effectiveness of the initiative among workers from the unorganised sector.
Government’s Vision for eShram
The government aims to make the eShram portal a “One-Stop-Solution” for all unorganised workers in the country. As announced in the Budget speech for 2024-25, a comprehensive integration of the eShram portal with other existing government portals is planned. This integration will enable better access to various social security schemes for unorganised workers.
Social Security Schemes Integration
The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) has been actively working on integrating major social security schemes into the eShram portal. Some of these key schemes include:
- Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
- Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
- Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
- Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PM-SVANidhi)
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G)
- Ration Card Scheme
These integrations aim to benefit unorganised workers by providing them easy access to essential welfare and insurance schemes through a single platform.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- How many unorganised workers have been registered on the eShram portal within three years of its launch?
a) 10 crore
b) 20 crore
c) 30 crore
d) 40 crore
Answer: c) 30 crore - What is the government’s vision for the eShram portal as mentioned in the Budget speech of 2024-25?
a) To create a database for government employees
b) To integrate the eShram portal with other portals for a One-Stop-Solution
c) To launch a new version of the eShram portal
d) To provide loans to unorganised workers
Answer: b) To integrate the eShram portal with other portals for a One-Stop-Solution - Which of the following schemes is NOT mentioned as part of the integration with the eShram portal?
a) PMJJBY
b) PMSBY
c) MGNREGA
d) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
Answer: d) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana - Which Ministry is responsible for the eShram portal?
a) Ministry of Rural Development
b) Ministry of Finance
c) Ministry of Labour & Employment
d) Ministry of Social Justice
Answer: c) Ministry of Labour & Employment