e-Shram Portal – One Stop Solution

Context: The government has launched the “eShram – One Stop Solution” to integrate multiple central government schemes into one unified platform, specifically targeting unorganised workers.

Key Features

• Seamless Access to Social Security Schemes: The portal provides unorganised workers with simplified, direct access to various social security benefits.
• Centralized Platform: It consolidates multiple government welfare programs under one system, easing accessibility and reducing administrative complexity.
• Targeted Audience: The portal is designed primarily for the unorganised sector, which constitutes a significant portion of India’s workforce, often excluded from formal social security frameworks.

Benefits

• Improved Accessibility: By centralizing schemes, the platform reduces the need for multiple registrations across various departments.
• Social Security Inclusion: Provides unorganised workers with health, insurance, and pension benefits, aiming to improve the welfare of this segment.
• Digital Records and Tracking: With a single registration, workers gain access to a variety of benefits, which helps track their welfare and inclusion in state programs.