Haryana opens registration under e-SHRAM

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 3

The Haryana Labour Department is registering workers enrolled in unorganised sectors by holding camps under the e-SHRAM scheme.

Under the scheme, accident insurance up to Rs 2 lakh for a registered worker will be free and in case of permanent amputation, he will be given aid up to Rs 1 lakh.

Giving information in this regard today, a spokesperson said those working in unorganised sectors and self-employed workers, like construction workers, agricultural labourers, daily wage labourers, carpenters, migrant labourers, MNREGA workers, auto-drivers, ASHA and anganwadi workers, domestic help, milk sellers, electricians and street vendors, rickshaw drivers, vegetable vendors, artisans, weavers, plumbers and mid-day meal workers, would benefit from e-SHRAM. He said the age of the worker should be between 16 and 59 years.