What is e-Shram platform and why govt wants Swiggy, Zomato and others to register on the platform
Follow UsGig platforms must onboard workers on the e-Shram portal by June 21.
e-Shram aims to improve social security coverage for gig and platform workers.
Workers can update their occupation details online through the e-Shram portal.
The government has directed digital aggregators to complete the onboarding of gig and platform workers on the e-Shram portal. The new platform is developed to build a comprehensive database of the unorganised workforce. The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment said major platforms such as Zomato, Blinkit, Swiggy, Uber, Ola, Rapido, Amazon, Zepto, Urban Company and Porter have already integrated with the system. Other aggregators have been asked to comply by June 21. The e-Shram portal serves as a national registry for unorganised workers, including delivery personnel, drivers and freelancers. The initiative supports the implementation of the Code on Social Security, 2020, aimed at extending welfare benefits and improving worker coverage.
SurveyWhat is e-Shram portal
The e-Shram portal is a national database created for workers in the unorganised sector. It helps the government maintain records of workers and extend social welfare benefits to them. Gig workers, delivery partners, drivers, freelancers and other platform-based workers can register on the portal and receive a unique identification number. The database is expected to help authorities design and deliver welfare schemes more effectively.
What did the government say?
The Labour Ministry said that 15 aggregators have already been onboarded on the e-Shram portal and directed all remaining platforms to complete the process by June 21. It also asked aggregators to integrate their systems through APIs so worker information can be shared with the portal in a structured manner.
According to the ministry, the onboarding process is linked to the implementation of the Code on Social Security, 2020. The law recognises gig and platform workers and provides a framework for extending social security benefits to them. The ministry has warned that non-compliance could attract action under the provisions of the Code.
Importance of e-Shram portal
Gig workers will be able to gain access to social security schemes provided by the government in the future through the registration process. The registration and integration of data of the gig workers will enable the inclusion of platform workers in their respective welfare programmes.
Aggregators will be under obligation to conduct the necessary data integration process, as mandated by the social security laws. The exercise will enhance the government’s database on platform workers within the nation.
How to update your occupation on e-Shram online
To update your profile, you need to go to the e-Shram portal > press Update your occupation button > Enter your mobile number and verify using OTP > Update the occupation-related documents. > Submit the form.
