Udupi DC Urges Unorganized Workers to Register on e-Shram for Government Benefits
Udupi, Aug 31, 2023: Dr. Vidya Kumari, the Deputy Commissioner of Udupi, emphasized the importance of unorganized workers registering on the e-Shram platform to access government social security schemes and other benefits.
Speaking during a meeting held at the deputy commissioner’s office in Rajathadri, Manipal, Dr. Vidya Kumari urged workers to ensure their registration to enable the effective implementation of welfare policies and programmes.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Vidya Kumari stressed that comprehensive data is crucial for the effective implementation of policies and welfare programs aimed at unorganized workers, including migrant and construction workers. She highlighted that the government can best address the challenges faced by these workers through accurate and comprehensive information.
Currently, the district has seen 1,85,791 individuals register on the e-Shram platform. The DC urged the remaining eligible workers to complete their registration. To enroll on e-Shram, workers are required to provide their Aadhaar card details along with their personal information, profession, address, educational qualifications, skills, family particulars, and bank account details. Registration can also be done through https://eshram.gov.in/.
Dr. Kumari further discussed the contribution-based pension scheme implemented by the Government of India, specifically targeting traders and self-employed individuals aged 18 to 40 under the National Pension Scheme. She elaborated that this scheme extends to various categories of self-employed workers, providing them with a financial safety net.
Child labor eradication was a significant point of emphasis during the meeting. Dr. Kumari condemned the practice of child labor and stated that strict legal actions would be taken against those who employ children. Mentioning instances of child labor in fishing at ports like Malpe and Gangolli, she instructed authorities to conduct surprise raids to identify and rehabilitate child laborers.
Under the Atmanirbhar Yojana, the government has allocated Rs 10,000 for financial assistance to street vendors, with an additional Rs 20,000 for those who repay the initial loan. Loans up to Rs 50,000 will be available for those who continue to repay.
Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Prasanna H suggested organizing registration camps in collaboration with other departments to promote e-Shram registration.
The meeting was attended by Industries Department Joint Director Nagaraj V Nayak, Municipal Commissioner Rayappa, District Labour Officer Kumar, along with implementing officers and labor representatives from various categories.
