Digital Barriers and Awareness of e-Shram Cards among Rural Workers: A Study in Shirsoli P.B. Village, Jalgaon

Atharva Vinay Patil

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.53059

Digital Barriers and Awareness of e-Shram Cards among Rural Workers: A Study in Shirsoli P.B. Village, Jalgaon

Author(s)	Mr. Atharva Vinay Patil
Country	India
Abstract	The unorganized sector forms the backbone of India’s workforce yet remains largely excluded from formal social security mechanisms. To address this gap, the Government of India launched the e-Shram portal in 2021 to register unorganized workers and facilitate access to welfare schemes. This study investigates the awareness, accessibility, and digital literacy related to the e-Shram Card among unorganized sector workers in Shirsoli P.B. village, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. A total of 125 questionnaires were distributed, out of which 107 were completed and returned. Data was collected through a door-to-door household survey conducted between May and June 2024, using a quantitative descriptive design and primary data collection methods. The structured questionnaire covered demographic details, awareness of the e-Shram scheme, registration status, digital literacy, and knowledge of linked welfare programs. Results indicate that only 38% of respondents had heard of the e-Shram scheme, and just 36% were registered. Major barriers to registration included a lack of knowledge about where to register, missing documents, and time constraints. While mobile phone ownership was high (94%), only 27% could independently fill online forms, and 22% expressed confidence in using government portals. Awareness and benefit uptake for linked schemes such as PMSBY, PM-SYM, and PMEGP remained low. The findings highlight the need for targeted awareness campaigns, simplified registration processes, and community-based digital assistance to improve scheme coverage. Strengthening local facilitation and building trust can ensure that e-Shram and related welfare initiatives effectively reach unorganized workers, thereby enhancing social protection in rural areas.
Keywords	Awareness and Accessibility, Welfare Schemes, Social Security, Unorganized Workers, e-Shram Card.
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-08-06
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.53059
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9wjfv

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