E-Shram portal was launched by Ministry of Labour and Employment in the year 2021.
Aim:
For the welfare of unorganized workers who are not member of EPFO/ESIC. Persons includes construction workers, migrant workers, Gig and platform workers, street vendors, domestic workers etc.
Objectives of E-Shram Portal:
- Creation of centralized database of all unorganized workers.
- Improve implementation of efficiency of social security services.
- Portability of social security and welfare benefits.
Age:
Any unorganized workers of age between 16-59 is eligible to register on the eSHRAM portal.
Universal Account Number (UAN):
A 12 digit unique number is issued to each unorganized worker after registration.
Registration:
Registration is free and one year premium is free for the scheme PMSBY – Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bhima Yojana, an accidental life insurance scheme.
Other social security welfare schemes:
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-SYM) (Old Age Protection)
- Voluntary and contributory pension schemes
- Monthly contribution ranges from Rs.55 to Rs.200 depending upon the entry age of the beneficiary.
- Under this schemes, 50% monthly contribution is payable by the beneficiary and equal matching contribution is paid by the Central Government.
National Pension Scheme for Traders and The Self-employed Persons (NPS)
- Voluntary and contributory pension schemes
- Monthly contribution ranges from Rs.55 to Rs.200 depending upon the entry age of the beneficiary.
- Under this schemes, 50% monthly contribution is payable by the beneficiary and equal matching contribution is paid by the Central Government.
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana (PMJJBY)
Benefits
- Rs.2 lakh on death due to any cause
- Premium @ Rs.330/- year
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
Benefits
- Rs.2 lakh on death due to any cause & permanent disability and Rs.1.0 Lakh on partial disability.
- Premium @ 12/- year
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Benefits
- Assistance provided to the Beneficiary to the tune of 1.2 Lakhs in plain areas and 1.3 Lakhs in Hilly Areas.
Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY):
Benefits
- Health coverage of Rs.5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization free of cost.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Mandhan Yojana
Benefits
- Assured pension of Rs.3000/- month
- Voluntary and Contributory Pension Scheme
- Matching Contribution by the Government of India.