e-Shram Portal Now Supports All 22 Scheduled Languages
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| e-Shram Portal Expansion to 22 Languages | - The Ministry of Labour and Employment expanded the e-Shram portal to support 22 scheduled languages. - Initially available in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi. - Bhashini project facilitated this multilingual upgrade. - Purpose: To increase accessibility for unorganised workers. |
| Portal Usage and Integration | - The portal facilitates registration of unorganised workers for social security benefits. - Integrates 12 government welfare schemes, including MGNREGA, ONORC, and IGNDPS. - Over 30,000 registrations daily. |
| Future Upgrades | - Mobile app to be launched for easier access. - A Single Common Application Form will be introduced. - Integration of payment gateways to simplify benefits access. |
| Ministry & Project Involved | - Ministry of Labour and Employment (Union Minister: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya) is overseeing the project. - The Bhashini project is enabling the multilingual capabilities. |
| Current Welfare Schemes Integrated | - Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) - One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) - Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) - National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) |