**Policy Summary: Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PMSYM) and eShram for Agricultural Laborers**
On July 28, 2025, the Ministry of Labour and Employment addressed Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1308 regarding the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PMSYM) and eShram schemes for agricultural laborers. As of July 10, 2025, 13,53,600 agricultural laborers are enrolled under PMSYM, and 16,07,92,977 are registered under eShram, based on self-declaration.
The government has implemented several measures to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of the PMSYM scheme, including:
* Periodic review meetings with States/Union Territories.
* Incentives for Common Services Centres (CSCs) for each eligible person enrolled in PMSYM.
* Introduction of new features such as Voluntary Exit, Revival Module, Claim Status, and Account Statement.
* Extension of dormant account revival period from 1 year to 3 years.
* Two-way integration of PMSYM and eShram portals.
* SMS campaigns to raise awareness.
* Communication with Chief Secretaries of States regarding PMSYM enrolment.
The PMSYM scheme is integrated with the eShram portal. Enrollment is facilitated through approximately 4 lakh CSCs nationwide. Eligible unorganized workers can also self-enroll via the portal www.maandhan.in.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Labour and Employment: The Indian government ministry responsible for labour and employment policies.
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PMSYM): A government of India scheme providing social security benefits to unorganized workers, including agricultural labourers.
eShram: A national database of unorganized workers in India, used for delivering social security and welfare benefits.
SHRI E T MOHAMMED BASHEER: A member of Lok Sabha who raised a question about Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan and eShram.
SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE: Minister of State for Labour and Employment who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
States UTs: Refers to States and Union Territories of India
Common Services Centres (CSCs): A network of centers across India that provide access to various government services, including enrollment in the PMSYM scheme.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question regarding PMSYM and eShram was raised.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1308
TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025
PRADHAN MANTRI SHRAM YOGI MAANDHAN AND E-SHRAM
1308. SHRI E T MOHAMMED BASHEER:
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:
(a)the details of the number of agricultural labourers currently enrolled
under schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan and e-
Shram;
(b)the details of the steps taken by the Government to raise awareness and
ease enrolment; and
(c)whether there is a proposal to introduce additional social security
measures for farm labourers and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)
(a) to (c): The total number of agricultural labourers registered under
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PMSYM) and eShram is 13,53,600
and 16,07,92,977 respectively as on 10.07.2025. On a Self-declaration
basis.
The measures taken by the Government to make PM-SYM
scheme more effective and accessible are as under:
(i) Holding periodic review meeting with States/ UTs.
(ii) Common Services Centres (CSCs) are given an incentive on every
eligible person enrolled in PM-SYM.
(iii) Launch of new features such as Voluntary Exit, Revival Module, Claim
Status and Account Statement.
(iv) Extension of revival of dormant accounts from 1 year to 3 years.
(v) Two-way integration of PM-SYM and eShram.
(vi) SMS campaign to create awareness.
(vii) Addressing Chief Secretaries of States regarding enrolment under PM-
SYM scheme.
PM-SYM scheme is already integrated with eShram portal.
Enrolment in the Scheme is done through the Common Service Centres,
with its network of about 4 lakh Centres across the country. Eligible
unorganised workers can also self-enroll through the portal
www.maandhan.in.
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