Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
6. The E-Shram portal has potential to ensure informal workers’ social security but technological and operational impediments in it must be addressed. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: scroll.in
Why the question:
In just under three months since launch of e-Shram portal, over 9.1 crore – 24% – of the expected 38 crore had registered by November 25. More than half work in the agriculture sector, India’s largest employer.
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.
Next, mention the potential benefits for the unorganised workers by registering themselves on the portal – health, DBT, ration etc. mention how e-shram helps alleviating the issues of unorganised workers.
Next, Discuss the various challenges or impediments being faced in the e-Shram portal. Talk about technological issues, eligibility issues, how it is a long process, complex identity issues, dependence on state governments etc.
Provide suitable measures to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
