e-Shram Registration: So far, more than 21 crore unorganized workers from all the sectors have registered on the e-Shram portal. The Directorate General of Labor Welfare (DGLW) just tweeted about this significant development from its official Twitter handle.
Individuals who have not yet registered on e-Shram may visit the official website at eshram.gov.in to complete the registration procedure.
It should be noted that the central government has launched a national database for unorganized employees in order to improve the overall welfare of crores of these workers of the country. The e-Shram Portal was unveiled on August 26, 2021, and the government also provides workers with the e-Shram card.
PMBSY scheme benefits
Workers must now be aware of the PMSBY scheme. According to financialservices.gov.in, the scheme is available to people between the age group of 18 to 70 who have a bank account and give their approval to join / enable auto-debit on or before May 31 for the coverage period from June 1 to May 31 on an annual renewal basis.
The primary KYC for the bank account would be Aadhar. The scheme provides risk coverage of Rs.2 lakh for accidental death and full disability and Rs.1 lakh for partial disability. The annual premium of Rs.12 is to be deducted from the account holder's bank account in one installment using the 'auto-debit' facility. The scheme is offered by Public Sector General Insurance Companies or any other General Insurance Company willing to sell the product on similar terms with the relevant approvals and tie up with banks for this purpose.
How to register at e-shram portal?
Those who have not yet registered for this portal can do so by following some few easy steps. They are as follows:
Step 1: Go to the official website at eshram.gov.in and sign in
Step 2: Click on the 'Register on e-SHRAM' link which is present on the home page
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and captcha code, click the Send OTP button.
Step 4: Follow the subsequent instructions to complete the registration process
It should be noted that if a worker does not have an Aadhaar-linked cellphone number, he or she can go to the nearest CSC's and register through biometric authentication.
