PRAYAGRAJ, April 16 -- Gig and platform workers will soon be issued e-labour cards, bringing them under the category of recognised workers in the unorganised sector. The state government has initiated this move, and deputy labour commissioner (Prayagraj) Rajesh Mishra said that a campaign has been launched to prepare e-labour cards to ensure these workers benefit from various government welfare schemes.

These gig and platform workers will be considered workers of the unorganised sector so that they can benefit from various schemes aimed at this sector, he said.

Currently, over 22.3 lakh workers are registered on the e-shram portal in the Prayagraj division, including 5.52 lakh workers in Prayagraj district alone, the official added.

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