**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1569, answered on February 9, 2026, regarding beneficiaries of the e-Shram portal. It details the registration of unorganized workers on the eShram portal, the measures taken to promote registration in remote areas, and the number of beneficiaries from welfare schemes in the Valsad and Dangs districts of Gujarat. The eShram mobile application was officially launched on February 24, 2025 to enhance access to the portal and associated services.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **eShram Portal Overview:**
* Launched on August 26, 2021, by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
* Aims to create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW).
* Registers unorganized workers and provides them with a Universal Account Number (UAN) on a self-declaration basis.
* **Registration Numbers:**
* Over 31.50 crore unorganized workers registered on eShram as of February 3, 2026.
* Includes 4,72,816 registrations in Valsad and Dangs districts of Gujarat.
* **Government Measures for Awareness and Registration:**
* Implemented a comprehensive strategy to enhance registrations.
* Introduced assisted registration modes via Common Service Centres (CSCs), State Seva Kendras (SSKs), and the UMANG platform.
* Conducting targeted awareness campaigns, including registration drives and community outreach programs.
* Leveraging social media channels to disseminate informative content.
* **eShram Mobile Application:**
* Launched on February 24, 2025, by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
* Facilitates real-time access to welfare schemes integrated with the eShram platform.
* **Beneficiaries in Valsad and Dangs Districts of Gujarat (Annexure)**
* PM-Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM): 499
* One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC): 365
* Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY): 125
* Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY): 75
* Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): 30
* Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): 20
* Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G): 14
* Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PMSVANidhi): 10
* Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandna Yojana (PMMVY): 2
* Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS): 1
**Impact Analysis**
**Unorganized Workers**
* **Impact:** Enhanced access to social security and welfare schemes through the eShram portal and mobile application.
* **Action Required:** Register on the eShram portal and utilize the mobile application for accessing relevant welfare schemes.
**Ministry of Labour and Employment**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing and promoting the eShram portal and related initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Continue to monitor the registration process, enhance awareness campaigns, and ensure the smooth functioning of the eShram portal and mobile application.
Key Entities Referenced
e-Shram portal: A portal launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment for creating a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) and providing them a Universal Account Number (UAN).
Ministry of Labour and Employment: The Indian government ministry responsible for launching and managing the e-Shram portal, conducting awareness campaigns, and integrating welfare schemes with the portal.
Universal Account Number (UAN): A unique identification number assigned to unorganized workers registered on the e-Shram portal, facilitating access to various welfare schemes.
Valsad-Dangs: A region in Gujarat, India, where the registration and benefits received under the e-Shram portal are specifically mentioned in the document.
Common Service Centres (CSCs): Centers utilized to facilitate assisted registration for the eShram portal.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1569
TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2026
BENEFICIARIES OF E-SHRAM PORTAL
1569. SHRI DHAVAL LAXMANBHAI PATEL:
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to
state:
(a) the details of the total number of unorganized workers registered
in the Valsad-Dangs region and out of them, currently receiving
benefits under social security and welfare schemes provided
through the e-Shram portal; and
(b) the details of the measures taken by the Government at the
national level to conduct awareness and registration
programmes in remote and tribal areas to ensure maximum
coverage of unorganized workers?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)
(a) & (b): The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched eShram
portal (eshram.gov.in) on 26th August, 2021 for creation of a
comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW).
The eShram portal registers the unorganised workers and provides
them a Universal Account Number (UAN) on a self-declaration basis.
As on 3rd February 2026, over 31.50 crore unorganised
workers have already registered on eShram portal including 4,72,816
registrations in Valsad and Dangs districts of Gujarat.
The details of the registered unorganised workers under
eShram who have benefited from various welfare schemes in the
Valsad and Dangs districts of Gujarat is annexed.
Contd..2/-:: 2 ::
To enhance registrations under the eShram initiative and
ensure wider coverage of unorganised workers across the country,
the Government has adopted a comprehensive strategy. In addition
to enabling self-registration through the web portal and mobile
application, assisted registration modes have been introduced via
Common Service Centres (CSCs), State Seva Kendras (SSKs), and the
UMANG platform to facilitate easy access for workers. The Ministry
of Labour and Employment is conducting targeted awareness
campaigns comprising registration drives, community outreach
programs and locally tailored communication efforts. To strengthen
outreach, the Ministry leverages social media channels to
disseminate videos, tutorials, and other informative content, making
the initiative more accessible and engaging.
To further enhance the availability and accessibility of
eShram and its associated services to unorganised workers, the
Ministry of Labour and Employment officially launched the eShram
mobile application on 24th February 2025. This application facilitates
real-time access to welfare schemes integrated with the eShram
platform, thereby significantly strengthening both accessibility and
user convenience.
* *****Annexure
Annexure referred to in reply to Part (a) & (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question
No.1569 for 09.02.2026 regarding “Beneficiaries of e-Shram portal” raised by Shri
Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel.
The details of the registered unorganised workers under eShram who have benefited from select
welfare schemes in the Valsad and Dangs districts of Gujarat.
Number of Enrollments
Schemes in Valsad-Dangs
districts
PM-Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) 499
One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) 365
Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-
125
PMJAY)
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) 75
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) 30
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) 20
Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission
14
(Gramin) (VB-G RAM G)
Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atmanirbhar Nidhi
10
(PMSVANidhi)
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandna Yojana (PMMVY) 2
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) 1
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