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    Question

    With reference to e-Shram portal, consider the

    following statements: I. It was launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises. II. It would allow the workers to get the direct benefit transfer (DBT) through the e-Shram unique ID number. III. All eligible registered workers on eSHRAM portal get an Accidental Insurance cover of 2 Lacs under Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana(PMSBY)from the date of issue of policy. Which of the statements given above are correct?
    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I and II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E II and III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement 1 is not correct : The Ministry of Labour & Employment launched the eSHRAM portal for creating a National Database of Unorganised Workers (UWs) including construction workers, migrant workers, gig workers and platform workers, street vendors, domestic workers, agriculture workers, etc on 26th August 2021. Statements 2 and 3 are correct : eSHRAM portal seeded with Aadhaar will be used to deliver all the social security benefits of the Central and State Governments for the unorganised workers. All eligible registered workers on eSHRAM portal get an Accidental Insurance cover of 2 Lacs under PMSBY from the date of issue of policy. It would allow the workers to get the direct benefit transfer (DBT) through the e-Shram unique ID number.

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