IMPLEMENTATION OF E-SHRAM PORTAL - 3rd August 2026 - Ministry of Labour and Employment - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Labour and Employment
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on 3rd August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the e-Shram portal on August 26, 2021, to establish a National Database of Unorganised Workers, which currently includes over 31.82 crore registrants. On October 21, 2024, the government introduced the "One-Stop-Solution" to integrate 15 social security schemes into a single portal for streamlined access. The initiative focuses on secure registration via Aadhaar-based eKYC and comprehensive outreach through digital platforms and physical service centers.
Key Points / Main Content
Portal Objectives and Registration
- Purpose: To create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW), including migrant, gig, and platform workers.
- Universal Account Number (UAN): Registered workers are issued a UAN on a self-declaration basis.
- Security Measures: Mandatory Aadhaar-based eKYC authentication is used to eliminate duplicate or fraudulent registrations.
- Data Integrity: Key demographic details and photographs are fetched directly from UIDAI to ensure accuracy.
Integration of Welfare Schemes
- One-Stop-Solution: Launched to enable workers to access multiple social security and welfare schemes through a single interface.
- Scheme Mapping: Fifteen Central Ministry schemes are currently integrated, including PMSVANidhi, PMJJBY, PMAY-G, Ayushman Bharat (AB-PMJAY), and PM-KISAN.
- Benefit Tracking: The portal allows workers to view and track the benefits they have availed across various integrated schemes.
Linkages and Additional Services
- Employment and Skills: The portal is linked with the National Career Service (NCS) for job opportunities and the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) for skill development.
- Pensions and Urban Services: Linkages exist with the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) for pensions and the MoHUA convergence portal.
Outreach and Accessibility
- Assisted Registration: In addition to self-registration via the web and mobile apps, workers can register through Common Service Centres (CSCs) and State Sewa Kendras (SSKs).
- Digital Platforms: Access is facilitated through the UMANG platform.
- Awareness Strategy: The government employs targeted registration drives, community outreach, and social media tutorials to increase coverage in all States/UTs, including backward districts.
Impact Analysis
Unorganised Workers (including Gig, Migrant, and Platform workers) Impact Workers receive a formal identity through the UAN and gain simplified, centralized access to 15 different social security schemes and employment services. Action Required Workers must register on the e-Shram portal via self-registration or assisted modes (CSCs/SSKs) using Aadhaar-based eKYC.
Central Ministries and Departments Impact Ministries can effectively map and extend their welfare schemes (e.g., PMAY, PM-KISAN, ONORC) to a verified database of unorganised workers. Action Required Ensure continued integration and data mapping of respective welfare schemes with the e-Shram portal.
State/UT Governments and Service Centres (CSCs/SSKs) Impact These entities act as critical intermediaries for ensuring registration coverage, particularly in backward districts. Action Required Conduct awareness campaigns, registration drives, and provide assisted registration services to facilitate easier access for workers.