Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government will arrange identity cards and registration on the e-Shram portal to assist one crore gig workers.
Presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, the Finance Minister also said a scheme for the socio-economic upliftment of urban workers will be implemented.
"Gig workers of online platforms provide great dynamism to the 'New Age' services economy. Recognising their contribution, our government will arrange for their identity cards and registration on the e-Shram portal," she said.
