Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched the multilingual functionality of the e-Shram portal in New Delhi today. This milestone event aligns with the Government’s vision of transforming e-Shram into a ‘One-Stop-Solution’ for unorganised workers. The portal, now available in all 22 Scheduled Languages, aims to enhance accessibility for workers across the country.
Key Highlights of the Event:
- Launch of Multilingual Functionality: The e-Shram portal has been upgraded to support 22 languages, thanks to the MEITY’s Bhashini project. Previously, the portal was available only in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi.
- Growing Trust in e-Shram: Dr. Mandaviya highlighted that the portal now records over 30,000 registrations per day, reflecting increasing trust among unorganised workers.
- Encouragement to Register: The Minister urged all unorganised workers to register on the portal to avail benefits from various government welfare schemes.
Government Schemes Accessed via e-Shram:
As of now, the e-Shram portal facilitates access to 12 government schemes aimed at the welfare, livelihood, and social security of unorganised workers. The portal is designed to streamline access to these initiatives.
Future Plans for e-Shram:
- Broader Outreach: To enhance user experience, the Government plans to engage mediators like Common Service Centres, Bank Correspondents, Post offices, and MY Bharat volunteers.
- Integration of Social Security Schemes: The Ministry is working towards integrating state government welfare programs with the e-Shram portal, including initiatives for Building and Other Construction Workers (BoCW) and gig and platform workers.
- Upcoming Features: Future developments include the launch of an e-Shram Mobile App, a Single Common Application Form for seamless sign-on, and integration with payment gateways for easier access to social protection benefits.
Ms. Sumita Dawra’s Address:
Ms. Sumita Dawra, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, discussed the ongoing efforts to make e-Shram a comprehensive platform for accessing government welfare schemes. She also shared the ongoing mission-mode registration for BoCW and gig workers.
Conclusion:
The launch of the multilingual functionality marks a significant step in the Government’s efforts to strengthen social security for unorganised workers and improve their access to welfare services.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the main objective of the e-Shram portal?
- A) To provide loans to unorganised workers
- B) To offer social protection to unorganised workers
- C) To provide insurance to workers
- D) To register workers for government jobs
- How many languages is the e-Shram portal now available in?
- A) 10
- B) 15
- C) 22
- D) 5
- Which project helped upgrade the e-Shram portal with 22 languages?
- A) Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana
- B) MEITY’s Bhashini project
- C) Make in India project
- D) Digital India project
- How many registrations does the e-Shram portal record on average per day?
- A) 10,000
- B) 20,000
- C) 30,000
- D) 50,000
- What future feature is planned for the e-Shram portal?
- A) Integration with international job portals
- B) Launch of an e-Shram Mobile App
- C) Offering loans to workers
- D) Providing education to workers
- Which category of workers is being registered on the e-Shram portal on a mission-mode basis?
- A) Teachers and doctors
- B) Building and Other Construction Workers (BoCW) and gig workers
- C) Government employees
- D) IT professionals