The Ministry of Labour & Employment has directed all online aggregators to register on the eShram portal and complete API integration for platform workers. This initiative aims to extend social security benefits to gig and platform workers across India. Aggregators must complete onboarding and integration by 21 June 2026 to ensure compliance with the Social Security Code, 2020.
Key Highlights
- Mandatory onboarding of aggregators on the eShram portal.
- Registration and integration of platform worker data.
- Social security coverage for gig and platform workers.
- Non-compliance may attract statutory penalties.
eShram Portal Onboarding for Aggregators
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification | Onboarding of Aggregators on eShram Portal |
| Issued By | Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE), Government of India |
| Date | 01 June 2026 |
| Applicability | Online Aggregators / Platform-Based Service Providers |
| Objective | Extend social security benefits to Gig & Platform Workers |
| Requirement | Register on eShram Portal and complete API Integration |
| Compliance Deadline | 21 June 2026 |
| Covered Sectors | Ride Sharing, Food Delivery, Logistics, E-Commerce, Healthcare, Travel, Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Content Services |
| Worker Benefit | Registration on eShram Portal and issuance of UAN |
| Non-Compliance | May attract penalties under the Social Security Code, 2020 |
| Support | eShram Helpdesk – 14434 |
Summary
The Government has mandated all online aggregators to onboard themselves on the eShram Portal and integrate worker data through APIs. This initiative aims to provide social security coverage and welfare benefits to gig and platform workers across India. Aggregators must complete the onboarding process by 21 June 2026.
