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Key Points

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More than 31.89 crore (about 318 million) workers have signed up, with women making up over half of the registrations.

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The system works in 22 Indian languages, making it easier for people from different regions to use.

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Workers can enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan‑Dhan Yojana to receive a monthly pension after turning 60.

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Accidental insurance and life‑insurance schemes provide up to 2 lakh rupees in coverage for eligible workers.

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Summary

Each registered worker receives a unique 12‑digit number that links them to many welfare schemes.

The platform now includes fifteen different programmes, such as pension, health insurance, food cards, and housing support.

It also connects workers to job listings, skill‑training courses, and apprenticeship opportunities.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
unorganised
workers who are not employed by large, formal companies
portal
an online place where many services are gathered together
registry
a big official list of names and details
pension
regular money given after a person stops working, usually at an older age
insurance
a promise to pay money if something unexpected happens
apprenticeship
a program where you learn a trade while working
multilingual
able to use many different languages
gig
a short‑term or freelance job, often found online
portable
able to move with you, like a digital ID that stays with you
digital identity
a special online number or code that shows who you are
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