Ministry of Labour and Employment

March 25, 2025 11:15 AM

PMG reviews mega infrastructure projects worth INR 63,858 crore in Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal

The Project Monitoring Group (PMG) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) conducted an extensive review of key infrastructure projects in Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal. During the review, officials addressed 23 issues related to 19 major projects, with a total investment exceeding INR 63,858 crore, according to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Monday. The review included five significant projects under the Ministry of Labour and Emp...

February 4, 2025 2:10 PM

Over 30.58 crore workers registered on E-Shram portal, including 1.23 crore new registrations in 2024

The Ministry of Labour and Employment’s E-Shram portal has emerged as a one-stop solution for unorganised workers in India. Launched on 26th August 2021, the portal aims to create a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) seeded with Aadhaar, providing workers with a Universal Account Number (UAN) on a self-declaration basis. This information was shared in Lok Sabha by the Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, according to a press release ...

January 7, 2025 5:41 PM

Bhashini-enabled e-shram portal now available in all 22 scheduled languages

Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched the multilingual functionality of the e-Shram portal on Tuesday in New Delhi, making it accessible in all 22 Scheduled Languages. This move aligns with the vision of making e-Shram a 'One-Stop-Solution' for unorganised workers in India, providing comprehensive social protection. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's (MEITY) Bhashini project was leveraged to upgrade the e-...

December 31, 2024 12:31 PM

Labour Ministry pushes forward social security framework for gig and platform workers

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has made significant strides in advancing social security coverage for gig and platform workers. During a meeting chaired by Secretary Sumita Dawra on Monday, key officials, industry representatives, and experts convened to discuss the development of a comprehensive social security framework for this rapidly growing segment of the workforce. The hybrid-mode meeting saw participation from senior officials, including Ramesh Krishnamurthi (CPFC, EPFO), Ajoy...

December 18, 2024 3:34 PM

ESI scheme records 17.80 lakh new enrollments in October

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recorded 17.80 lakh new employee enrollments under the ESI Scheme in October, the ministry of labour and employment said. The month saw the addition of 21,588 new establishments under the ESI Scheme, extending social security coverage to more workers. Among the total new registrations in October 2024, 8.50 lakh workers belonged to the age group of up to 25 years, accounting for approximately 47.75% of all new enrollments. Additionally, 3.52 la...

September 16, 2024 6:03 PM

India doubts credibility of Citigroup report on state of employment

The Indian government has strongly refuted a recent Citigroup report on the state of employment in India, calling into question its credibility and methodology. In a statement released Monday, the Ministry of Labour and Employment criticized the report for failing to consider all official data sources available in the public domain. The Citigroup report, which has been widely cited in media outlets, forecasted that India would struggle to create sufficient employment opportunities even with a 7...