Rajasthan e-Shram Portal: 1.54 crore workers registered, women lead at 53%
Synopsis
Rajasthan has crossed 1.54 crore e-Shram registrations, with women outnumbering men at 53% of total enrolments — a striking inversion of the usual pattern in formal labour data. Agriculture alone accounts for over 85 lakh of those registrations, underscoring how dependent the state's unorganised workforce is on a sector that remains structurally under-protected.
Key Takeaways
Rajasthan has recorded 1,54,50,294 registrations on the e-Shram Portal as of 16 June 2025 .
Women account for 53.33 per cent of registrations at 82,40,291 , outnumbering male registrants.
The agricultural sector leads with 85,99,316 enrolled workers; construction follows with 24,29,179 .
Over 1.02 crore workers self-enrolled online; 51,62,175 registered through Common Service Centres .
A 'One-Stop-Solution' integrating multiple welfare schemes was added to the portal on 21 October 2024 .
The portal, launched on 26 August 2021 , is open to unorganised workers aged 16–59 years not covered by EPFO, ESIC, or NPS.
Rajasthan has registered over 1.54 crore unorganised sector workers on the Centre's e-Shram Portal, according to official data released on Tuesday, 16 June. The state's tally of 1,54,50,294 registrations places it among the more active states in building a national database of workers outside the formal social security net.
Women Lead Registration Numbers
Of the total registrations, 82,40,291 are women and 72,09,896 are men, with women accounting for 53.33 per cent of the state's total. Officials attributed the high participation to sustained awareness drives conducted under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. The gender skew in favour of women is notable given that female workers in the unorganised sector have historically faced greater barriers to accessing formal welfare infrastructure.
Agriculture Dominates, Construction and Textiles Follow
Sector-wise data shows the agricultural sector leads with 85,99,316 enrolled workers — more than half the state's total. The construction sector follows with 24,29,179 registrations, while the textile and apparel sector has recorded 8,02,650 workers. Together, these three sectors account for the bulk of Rajasthan's unorganised workforce on the portal, reflecting the state's economic profile.
How Workers Are Enrolling
Self-enrolment has been the dominant mode, with 1,02,27,852 workers registering online. Another 51,62,175 enrolled through Common Service Centres (CSCs), while the remainder used State Service Centres, the UMANG platform, and other channels. Registration is free at CSCs and State Service Centres for any unorganised worker aged between 16 and 59 years who is not covered under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), or the government-funded National Pension System (NPS). Workers need only an Aadhaar number and a mobile number to register.
What the Portal Offers Registered Workers
Launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on 26 August 2021, the e-Shram Portal issues a Universal Account Number (UAN) to each registered worker, enabling access to a range of central welfare schemes. A 'One-Stop-Solution' feature was added on 21 October 2024, integrating multiple schemes on a single interface. Registered workers can now access benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana, Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, and the Public Distribution System, among others. The portal also links workers to skill development programmes including the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana, PM SVANidhi, and the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme.
What This Means for Unorganised Labour
India's unorganised workforce — estimated at over 90 per cent of the total labour force — has long remained outside the reach of structured social protection. The e-Shram Portal represents the Centre's most systematic attempt to map this population and channel welfare directly to workers. Officials said the Rajasthan drive aligns with the Union government's broader 'Antyodaya' objective — the upliftment of the most marginalised. Whether registration translates into consistent benefit delivery remains the key implementation challenge going forward.
Point of View
Not a benefit-delivery count — and that distinction matters enormously. India has a long history of welfare portals that excel at enrolment but stumble at last-mile disbursal. The fact that agriculture accounts for over half of Rajasthan's registrations is telling: these are precisely the workers — seasonal, migratory, cash-dependent — who find it hardest to navigate digital claim processes. The 'One-Stop-Solution' added in October 2024 is a step in the right direction, but the real metric to watch is how many of these 1.54 crore workers have actually received a scheme benefit post-registration. Until that data is published routinely, the portal risks being measured by its reach rather than its impact.
NationPress
4 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the e-Shram Portal and who can register on it?
The e-Shram Portal is a national database launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on 26 August 2021 to register unorganised sector workers and connect them to welfare schemes via a Universal Account Number (UAN). Any worker aged between 16 and 59 years who is not covered under EPFO, ESIC, or the government-funded NPS can register using Aadhaar and a mobile number.
How many workers has Rajasthan registered on the e-Shram Portal?
Rajasthan has registered 1,54,50,294 workers on the e-Shram Portal, according to official data released on 16 June 2025. Of these, 82,40,291 are women and 72,09,896 are men.
Which sectors have the most e-Shram registrations in Rajasthan?
The agricultural sector leads with 85,99,316 registrations, followed by construction with 24,29,179 and textiles and apparel with 8,02,650 workers enrolled on the portal.
What welfare schemes can e-Shram registered workers access?
Registered workers can access a range of central schemes including Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana, Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, and the Public Distribution System, among others, through a 'One-Stop-Solution' integrated on 21 October 2024.
How can workers register on the e-Shram Portal in Rajasthan?
Workers can register online through self-enrolment, at Common Service Centres (CSCs), State Service Centres, or via the UMANG mobile app. Registration at CSCs and State Service Centres is free of charge.
