Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 11: J&K BJP spokesperson, Balbir Ram Rattan has urged the street vendors to register themselves for E-Shram Card.
Speaking to a group of Rehri-Fadi vendors here today the BJP leader explained how this initiative, launched by the Government of India, aims to provide social security and financial benefits to unorganized sector workers.
Balbir highlighted that street vendors, hawkers, daily wage labourers, construction workers, domestic workers and other unorganized workers are eligible for this scheme.
He explained that the E-Shram Card serves as a Unique identification number (UAN) card that helps in tracking and supporting unorganized workers.
The BJP leader asked the registered workers get Rs 2 lakh insurance coverage under PMSBY in case of accidental death or total disability and Rs. 1 lakh is provided in case of partial disability.
He said that the individuals will be linked to various social security schemes, including pension plans, maternity benefits and skill development programmes.
Rattan further mentioned that the 12-digit UAN number provided after registration can be used across India to avail government benefits without requiring multiple registrations.
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