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Gig Worker Registrations on E-Shram Portal See Growth, But State Disparities Persist

ई-श्रम पोर्टल पर गिग वर्कर्स का पंजीकरण बढ़ा, लेकिन राज्यों में असमानता कायम

ई-श्रम पोर्टलवर गिग कामगारांची नोंदणी वाढली, पण राज्यांमध्ये तफावत कायम

ই-শ্রম পোর্টালে গিগ কর্মীদের নিবন্ধন বৃদ্ধি, তবে রাজ্যগুলিতে বৈষম্য অব্যাহত

இ-ஷ்ரம் போர்ட்டலில் அமைப்புசாரா தொழிலாளர் பதிவுகள் அதிகரிப்பு, ஆனால் மாநிலங்களில் சீரற்ற வளர்ச்சி

ఇ-శ్రమ్ పోర్టల్‌లో గిగ్ కార్మికుల నమోదులో పెరుగుదల, కానీ రాష్ట్రాల్లో అసమానతలు కొనసాగుతున్నాయి

ઈ-શ્રમ પોર્ટલ પર ગીગ કામદારોની નોંધણીમાં વધારો, પરંતુ રાજ્યોમાં અસમાનતા યથાવત

ਈ-ਸ਼ਰਮ ਪੋਰਟਲ 'ਤੇ ਗਿਗ ਵਰਕਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਰਜਿਸਟ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਾਧਾ, ਪਰ ਰਾਜਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਸਮਾਨਤਾ ਬਰਕਰਾਰ

By AI News Desk 🕐 03 September 2026, 01:26 PM 💹 Finance
Gig Worker Registrations Surge, But Unevenly Across States

The e-Shram portal, designed to register unorganised sector and gig workers, has witnessed a substantial increase in registrations nationwide. This surge is a positive indicator of the government's efforts to bring a large, often overlooked, segment of the workforce into a formalised system, potentially unlocking access to various social security schemes and welfare benefits. The portal aims to create a comprehensive national database of unorganized workers, facilitating better policy-making and targeted delivery of assistance.

Positive National Trend Masking Regional Gaps

While the aggregate numbers paint an encouraging picture of growing participation, a deeper dive into the state-wise data reveals significant disparities. The rate of registration has not been uniform, with some states showing remarkable uptake while others lag considerably. This uneven distribution raises questions about the reach and effectiveness of awareness campaigns, the accessibility of registration facilities, and the varying levels of digital literacy among the gig worker population across different regions of India.

Experts suggest that factors such as the concentration of gig economy jobs, the proactive engagement of state governments and local bodies, and the established digital infrastructure play crucial roles in determining registration rates. States with a higher density of gig workers, coupled with robust government outreach programs and accessible digital platforms, are naturally showing higher registration numbers. Conversely, states grappling with lower internet penetration, limited awareness about the portal's benefits, or a less developed gig workforce ecosystem are experiencing slower progress.

The unevenness highlights the need for tailored strategies to boost registrations in lagging states. This could involve intensified awareness campaigns leveraging local languages and community outreach, simplification of the registration process, and partnerships with local organisations and employers. Ensuring that the benefits of formalisation reach every corner of the country is critical for truly empowering India's vast gig workforce and fostering inclusive economic growth.

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