Likabali, Apr 16: A special registration camp for Gig and Platform Workers under the e-Shram portal was successfully organized on Wednesday at Likabali in Lower Siang district.
The event, attended by Lower Siang deputy commissioner Rujjum Rakshap, saw the active participation of all Heads of Departments (HoDs) from the district, showcasing strong support from the district administration for the welfare of unorganized sector workers.
Speaking on the occasion, the district labour and employment officer in-charge Henge Riba highlighted the multiple benefits of registering under the portal. He informed the gathering that registered workers will be entitled to a range of government welfare schemes, including accidental insurance coverage of up to Rs 2 lakhs under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, health insurance of Rs 5 lakh per family under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Arogya Yojana, old-age pension, skill development training, job matching opportunities, financial assistance during incapacity, and easier access to collateral-free loans.
So far, more than 600 beneficiaries have been successfully enrolled on the e-Shram portal in the district, enabling them to access various social security benefits aimed at improving their financial stability and well-being.
The district administration, in collaboration with the district labour & employment office, is making continuous efforts to ensure that all eligible unorganized workers, gig, and platform workers are covered under the e-Shram scheme and urged more workers to take advantage of the ongoing registration drive.
