Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
3. The E-Shram portal can become the means of ensuring targeted welfare schemes aimed at the informal sector but further steps are required to truly address the issues of unorganised workers. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
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Why the question:
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment launched a national database to register unorganised workers, called the e-Shram portal.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the benefits of e-shram portal for unorganised workers and other measures further need to ensure their welfare.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about the e-shram portal and its objectives.
Body:
In the first part, throw a light on the current status of unorganised workers in India.
mention the potential benefits for the unorganised workers by registering themselves on the portal – health, DBT, ration etc.
Next, mention how e-shram is the first step in alleviating the issues of unorganised workers. Mention other steps especially with respect to labour and employment that are needed to ensure their welfare.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
