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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has integrated the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) with the e-Shram portal to provide seamless access to upskilling opportunities for registered workers. This integration supports national-level convergence, offering access in states including Odisha, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. An AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot, Skill India
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has successfully registered over 31.48 crore unorganized workers on its e-Shram portal as of January 26, 2026. Launched on August 26, 2021, the e-Shram portal is designed to create a comprehensive national database of unorganized workers, providing them with a Universal
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has established the e-Shram portal to register and support unorganised workers such as gig and platform workers. The portal provides these workers with a Universal Account Number (UAN) for social security benefits. Recent developments include the integration of an Aggregator module and
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The Indian government's Code on Social Security 2020, which took effect on November 21, 2025, introduces definitions and provisions for gig and platform workers for the first time. The Code aims to establish social security measures covering life insurance, health benefits, and accident coverage for these workers. It
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The Ministry of Labour and Employment in India has registered over 31.38 crore unorganized workers on the e-Shram portal, as of November 2025. Launched on August 26, 2021, the portal aims to create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganized Workers (NDUW) linked with Aadhaar. The e-Shram portal serves as
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The Ministry of Labour & Employment of India has registered over 31.38 crore unorganised workers and more than 5 lakh gig and platform workers on the e-Shram portal, launched in August 2021. This initiative aims to integrate various welfare schemes to enhance social security and access to benefits for
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Vice President Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan praised the efforts of the Ministry of Labour & Employment and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in promoting labour reforms, youth empowerment, and sports development. He highlighted key initiatives such as the E-Shram Portal, Khelo India, and youth exchange programs aimed at
ISSA Award 2025
India has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Social Security Award 2025 by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) for its significant progress in expanding social protection. The country's social security coverage has increased from 19% in 2015 to over 64% in 2025, benefiting more than 940 million
ISSA Award 2025
India has been awarded the prestigious ISSA Award 2025 for 'Outstanding Achievement in Social Security' at the World Social Security Forum in Malaysia. Union Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the country's significant increase in social security coverage from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in
e-Shram portal
The e-Shram portal, launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on August 26, 2021, has registered nearly 31 crore unorganised workers as of August 3, 2025. The portal aims to create a National Database of Unorganised Workers and provide them with a Universal Account Number (UAN). It integrates various