According to a written reply to the Lok Sabha by Government of India, as on 20 July 2022, approximately _______unorganised sector workers are registered on the e-Shram portal.

Question

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This question was previously asked in

SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 19 Jul 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 28 crores.

Key Points

e-Shram portal:-
- It is a national database of unorganized workers, which was launched in August 2021.
- It is a one-stop shop for unorganized workers to access information and services related to social security schemes.
- The portal also provides a platform for workers to register themselves and get a Universal Account Number (UAN), which can be used to access various social security schemes.
- As of July 2022, approximately 28.96 crore unorganized sector workers are registered on the e-Shram portal.
- This number is constantly increasing, as the government is encouraging more and more workers to register on the portal.

Additional Information

Unorganised sector workers:-
- These are those who work in enterprises that are not registered under any law or which employ less than 10 workers.
- They are also known as informal workers. Unorganised sector workers make up the majority of the workforce in India, accounting for over 90% of all employment.