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Press release on Social Security for Unorganised Workers through E-Shram Portal

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-press-release-on-social-security-for-unorganised-workers-through-e-shram-portal) on 2026-07-20, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to extend social security benefits to unorganised workers through the E-Shram Portal, promoting their welfare and well-being.

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Gazette ID central-press-release-on-social-security-for-unorganised-workers-through-e-shram-portal
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers and HR departments must register their unorganised workers on the E-Shram Portal to ensure they receive social security benefits. They should also ensure that all eligible workers have a valid E-Shram card.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
Gig EconomyConstructionService SectorAll

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Labour Code
  • Social Security Schemes

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers and HR departments must register their unorganised workers on the E-Shram Portal to ensure they receive social security benefits. They should also ensure that all eligible workers have a valid E-Shram card.

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to extend social security benefits to unorganised workers through the E-Shram Portal, promoting their welfare and well-being.

Summary

The Central Government has introduced the E-Shram Portal to provide social security benefits to unorganised workers, aiming to bring them under the formal umbrella and offer various welfare schemes. This initiative is expected to benefit millions of workers in the unorganised sector, including those in the gig economy, construction, and service sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-press-release-on-social-security-for-unorganised-workers-through-e-shram-portal)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-07-20.
What is Gazette Notification central-press-release-on-social-security-for-unorganised-workers-through-e-shram-portal about?
The purpose of this notification is to extend social security benefits to unorganised workers through the E-Shram Portal, promoting their welfare and well-being.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification central-press-release-on-social-security-for-unorganised-workers-through-e-shram-portal?
Employers and HR departments must register their unorganised workers on the E-Shram Portal to ensure they receive social security benefits. They should also ensure that all eligible workers have a valid E-Shram card. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-press-release-on-social-security-for-unorganised-workers-through-e-shram-portal?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the Gig Economy, Construction, Service Sector, All sector(s).