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eShram Registration of Gig Workers: 70,000 Onboarded

29 March 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESeShramRegistration ofGig Workers:70,000 Onboarded29 March 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Gig workers are joining eShram for social security and healthcare, though numbers remain small.

Key facts

  • 70,000+ registrations across 36 states/UTs.
  • Ten leading platforms, such as Zomato, Uber, Blinkit, Swiggy, Ola and Rapido, have enrolled workers.
  • The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour expects 35 lakh more eligible in FY26.

Significance

  • Insurance, support and healthcare for workers lacking formal benefits.
  • Formalises the gig economy and raises aggregator responsibility.

Concerns and way forward

  • Registrations are low; run awareness drives and simplify sign-up.
  • Require more platforms to onboard workers.
  • Widen healthcare, pension and accident cover.

Test yourself

1. On which portal have over 70,000 gig workers registered to access social security benefits?

Gig workers have registered on the eShram portal.

2. How many more gig workers does the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour expect to become eligible in FY26?

The committee estimates 35 lakh more workers will be eligible in FY26.

3. Across how many states and UTs have gig workers registered on eShram, per the notes?

Registrations span 36 states and UTs.

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