e-shram portal: Several important announcements were made in Parliament on 1 February in the country’s general budget, in which a big announcement was also made for Gig Workers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in his budget speech that registration will be provided on the e-Shram portal for ‘Gig Workers’. On registering here, they will get an identity card and the benefit of many government facilities will also be given.
About 1 crore Gig workers will directly benefit from this portal. But the biggest question is how to register Gig workers? Registration on e -ram portal can be done in both ways-online and offline.
Know here the entire process of registration on e-SHRM portal and necessary information related to it.
Who are ‘Gig workers’ and how to register?
They are those whose work is not permanent. They work temporarily and change their jobs when they get a better option. Workers who deliver on platforms like Swiggy, Jomato, Uber are clear examples of this.
Where will the registration be?
Gig workers can register by visiting Eshram.gov.in, the official website of the e -ram portal. After registration they will be given a card, which reflects their work details.
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How to register online?
How to register offline?
If you cannot do online, visit the nearest CSC (Common Service Center).
While applying, take these documents with:
E-Shram card holders will get these benefits
Gig workers register on the e -ram portal get many benefits. If an E-Shram card holder dies, then the family is given financial assistance of up to ₹ 2 lakh. At the same time, if you are disabled in an accident, it provides assistance of up to ₹ 1 lakh.
Under the PM Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojna, a pension of ₹ 3,000 is given every month after the age of 60. In addition, the government connects workers with employment and training programs according to their skills, so that they can get better job opportunities. PM Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojna aim that workers working in the unorganized sector do not have to face economic problems in old age and they can live their lives comfortably. Many people try to save for old age, but it is not possible for working citizens due to low income. For this reason, the government has started this scheme so that they can get financial assistance in future.