The Government of India will launch E-Shram portal-a database of unorganised sector workers, on August 26, 2021. Union Minister for Labour and Employment Bhupender Yadav launched the logo of the e-Shram portal on August 24, 2021.
- The government aims to register 38 crore unorganised workers, such as construction labourers, migrant workforce, street vendors and domestic workers, among others.
- The workers will be issued an e-Shram card containing a 12 digit unique number.
- The registration of workers on the portal will be coordinated by the Labour Ministry, state governments, trade unions and CSCs.
- A national toll free number — 14434 — will also be launched to assist and address the queries of workers seeking registration on the portal.
- A worker can register on the portal using his/her Aadhaar card number and bank account details.
