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July 21, 2026 11:17 AM

Over 31.78 Crore Unorganised Workers Registered on e-Shram Portal: Government

More than 31.78 crore unorganised workers have been registered on the e-Shram portal as of July 14, 2026, strengthening the government's efforts to extend social security benefits to workers in the unorganised sector, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has said. Launched on August 26, 2021, the e-Shram portal serves as a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW), covering categories such as migrant workers, gig workers and platform workers. Registered workers are issued a...

September 1, 2025 11:26 AM

India’s gig economy expands rapidly, government steps up worker welfare measures

India’s fast-growing gig and platform workforce is reshaping the world of work, creating new opportunities in urban and semi-urban centres while also posing significant challenges around social security and worker protection. With its half-a-billion-strong labour force, the world’s youngest demographic profile, rapid urbanisation, and widespread smartphone penetration, the country is emerging as a global hub for gig-driven transformation, according to official data. The gig economy, broadl...

March 4, 2025 7:48 PM

PM-SYM: Govt’s pension scheme for unorganised workers ensuring social security

The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) is a pension scheme launched by the Government of India to provide financial security to workers in the unorganised sector. Recognizing their immense contribution to nearly 50% of the country’s GDP, this voluntary and contributory scheme guarantees a minimum monthly pension of ₹3,000 after the age of 60 to workers earning up to ₹15,000 per month. Unorganised workers form the backbone of India’s economy, including home-based workers, street...