Why in news
- Ministry of Labour & Employment extended submission deadlines for the 'Digital Shram Sankalp' ideation hackathon.
- The initiative aims to integrate emerging AI and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) tools across national labour portals.
Target Digital Labour Platforms
- eShram: Centralized database of unorganized workers designed to deliver social security benefits.
- National Career Service (NCS): One-stop digital platform matching jobseekers with employers and career counselors.
- Shram Suvidha Portal 2.0: Single-window portal for industrial inspection reporting and statutory labour law compliance.
Focus Areas for Integration
- Deployment of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics to improve data quality and eliminate duplicate beneficiary entries.
- Developing interoperable digital architecture to enable cross-platform benefit delivery for informal workers.
Key terms
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
Foundational open digital networks that enable public and private sector service delivery at national scale.
Prelims facts
- eShram facilitates voluntary registration of unorganized workers to generate a 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN).
Mains discussion
- Role of Digital Public Infrastructure in extending formal social security coverage to informal and platform workers.
Source: PIB Press Release
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2023 · Q100 · General Studies · 2 marks
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