e-shram portal opens for gig workers

BHUBANESWAR : The Labour department on Monday notified a special campaign for registration of gig workers on the Ministry of Labour and Employment’s e-shram portal.

Considered a step towards formalising the gig economy, the registration will provide them social security coverage along with health assistance under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.