The exploitation of the labour class is not a rare instance in India, even in recent times. Keeping this in mind, the government launched the Shramev Jayate Yojana on 16 October 2014 in a Vigyan Bhavan event in Delhi. This scheme aims at helping the labour class by improving labour laws and processes.

Have you been wondering how this scheme can help you? Stick till the end of this article to find out all about it!

Shramev Jayate Yojana or Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate Karyakram aims at improving industries and the labourers working in these. It tried to help these people by expanding government support for skill enhancement. This scheme was released to support the "Make in India" campaign and encourage India’s manufacturing sector.

Currently, India has about 44 labour laws, with 16 of these under Central Government’s purview. The Shram Suvidha Portal enables you to learn about these laws and their provisions. New entrepreneurs can also open their accounts, and they are allotted a Labour Identification Number (LIN). The Labour Inspection Scheme also comes under it, providing transparency to businesses with effective business operations and product quality.

Launching this scheme of Shramev Jayate Yojana was a powerful initiative to look after the Indian labourers. In case you are wondering, the following list will give you a detailed account of this scheme's objectives.

• Complement the “Make in India” scheme by encouraging local manufacturers
• Improve labour laws and labour processes in the industries
• Shram Suvidha portal for prioritising the labourers, making them capable of controlling their labour accounts
• About 4.17 crore employees will be allowed to have their unique Universal Account Number
• New entrepreneurs can generate their Labour Identification Number (LIN) from this portal 
• Increase in wage ceiling and pension schemes for labourers across India

Now that you have a basic idea of Shramev Jayate Yojana, you can understand that this initiative can be a bold step towards improving the industrial conditions and the personal requirements of these labourers. Further, you can check out the following benefits of Shramev Jayate Yojana to have a more precise notion about the expected outcomes of this scheme.

• Enhancement of the skills and capabilities of industry workers
• Improvement in the industrial sector with specific training
• Transparent inspection with the Shram Suvidha Portal
• Portable EPF accounts with Universal Account Number (UAN)
• Recognition of skill gaps and specific vocational training courses with certificate
• Apprenticeship Protsahan Yojna for increasing apprentices

Shramev Jayate Yojana aims at helping the labourers of India towards a better living and future. Thus, individuals eligible for its benefits mainly include the labour class. However, when it comes to the Shram Suvidha Portal, employers can register from “Under EPF-ESIC Registration”. These companies should have a minimum of 20 employees to get their Universal Account Number (UAN).

The Shramev Jayate Yojana is still developing, and it will be able to extend its services to all Indian labourers soon. In the meantime, you can create your account on the Shram Suvidha Portal.

Step 1: Open the official website of Shram Suvidha. Click on “Create a Shram Suvidha Account” from the home page’s right panel.

Step 2: Fill up all the necessary information. Click on the Verify option for verifying with OTP on your registered number.

Once you have completed your account, you can create your portable EPF account with your unique Universal Account Number (UAN).

Shramev Jayate Yojana is a mission towards improving the industrial workers’ abilities. It can contribute further to the national economy by enhancing their performances with specific training. Moreover, it will help develop their future with greater focus and prioritisation on their needs and demands.