Over 10.2 Lakh Unorganised Workers in Belagavi Registered on e-Shram Portal
In a significant development for labour welfare in Karnataka, more than 10.2 lakh unorganised sector workers in Belagavi district have been successfully registered on the Central government's e-Shram portal. This registration enables these workers to access a wide range of welfare schemes and social security benefits provided by the Union government.
Parliamentary Revelation
The information was officially disclosed in a written reply by Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, during the ongoing budget session of Parliament in New Delhi. The reply was provided in response to a question raised regarding the development and social security of unorganised workers specifically in Belagavi district.
Rajya Sabha MP Iranna Kadadi highlighted this achievement in a release, emphasizing the Centre's focused approach on labour welfare under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The e-Shram initiative has played a crucial role in bringing a substantial number of workers from the unorganised sector under the social security net, marking a transformative step in worker protection.
Tangible Benefits for Registered Workers
According to the detailed data shared in Parliament, numerous registered workers in Belagavi district are already reaping the benefits of various government schemes. The statistics reveal impressive coverage across multiple programs:
- Ayushman Bharat: 3,77,920 beneficiaries have been covered under this health insurance scheme.
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) – Gramin: 2,72,136 people have availed benefits through this rural health protection initiative.
- Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana: 1,58,333 workers have enrolled in this accident insurance scheme.
- One Nation One Ration Card: 73,381 beneficiaries have been linked to this food security program.
Comprehensive Support for Diverse Labour Groups
Kadadi emphasized that the government has prioritized recognizing and supporting the labour of various worker categories, including construction labourers, sugarcane harvesters, and domestic workers. Through the e-Shram portal, these workers are not only being provided with essential social and financial security but are also being connected to valuable skill development opportunities under the Skill India mission.
Additionally, the portal facilitates access to employment opportunities through the National Career Service platform, creating a holistic ecosystem for worker empowerment. This initiative aims to strengthen the social security framework for unorganised workers across the district and ensure that more labourers can benefit from government welfare schemes.
The successful registration of over 10.2 lakh workers in Belagavi demonstrates the scalable impact of digital platforms in extending social protection to vulnerable segments of the workforce, setting a precedent for other districts to follow.
