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Difficulty: MediumSocial Sector Initiatives, Welfare Schemes, and Social Security Architecture

Consider the following statements regarding the 'e-SHRAM Portal', a major social security initiative for unorganised workers in India:

1. It aims to construct a centralized National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) seeded with Aadhaar.
2. Unorganised workers within the age group of 16 to 59 years are eligible to register on the portal.
3. Upon successful registration, a worker receives a unique 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) that is valid nationwide for life.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A
    1 and 2 only
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3Answer

Answer

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are all correct.
All three statements are correct. The e-SHRAM portal created India's first national database for unorganised workers seeded with Aadhaar. It accepts registrations for unorganised workers aged 16 to 59 years and issues a unique 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) to simplify delivery of social security schemes nationwide.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding the objective of the portal.
Statement 1 is correct. The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched e-SHRAM to create a comprehensive Aadhaar-seeded National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) to deliver social security benefits.
Establishing a centralized digital database is essential for identifying unorganized sector workers.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding target beneficiary age criteria.
Statement 2 is correct. Any unorganized worker aged between 16 and 59 years who is not a member of EPFO/ESIC and not an income tax payee is eligible to register.
The 16–59 age bracket defines the active unorganized workforce demographic targeted by the scheme.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding the digital identifier issued to workers.
Statement 3 is correct. Registered workers receive an e-SHRAM card bearing a 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN), which is portable across the country for life.
The UAN ensures seamless portability of social security welfare benefits regardless of migrant status.

Key Concept

e-SHRAM Portal and Digital Architecture for Social Security of Unorganised Workers
Estimated Time:1m 15s
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Social Sector Initiatives, Welfare Schemes, and Social Security Architecture