e-Shram portal: A database for unorganised sector workers

Source: Indian Express

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The Minister for Labour and Employment will launch an e-Shram portal.

About e-Shram portal:

1. The e-Shram portal is a database of unorganised sector workers. The portal aims to register 38 crore unorganised workers, such as construction labourers, migrant workforce, street vendors and domestic workers among others. 
2. After registration, the workers will be issued an e-Shram card containing a 12 digit unique number, which will help the government in including them in social security schemes.

Registration Process on e-Shram Portal:

1. A worker can register on the portal using his/her Aadhaar card number and bank account details, apart from filling in other necessary details like date of birth, home town, mobile number and social category.
2. Moreover, a national toll-free number — 14434 — will also be launched to assist and address the queries of workers seeking registration on the portal.