Registration Drives
This drive was organized for people that had attended the first workshop and wanted to get themselves registered for the e-Shram card. They happened over the course of 2 days so that I could provide some flexibility to the people who wanted to register. A lot of people showed up on the first day of the drive. Unfortunately the e-Shram portal servers were not operational and I had to ask them to come back the next day. Thankfully, the site was back up and running the next day and I was able to help a lot of people get registered. Once again, the stark difference and inequality in education, living standards continues to ignite my cause to help the people who help us.
The first workshop!
After months of research, planning and coordination, I had my very first flagship workshop for Workers of India to raise awareness about the e-Shram card. It also marked a day I gave my first presentation in Hindi - a language I understand but I have never spoken in formally with anyone. I had put out ads, distributed flyers. I wasn’t sure how many people would show up if any at all. As the time for the workshop was approaching, the people started coming in. And suddenly it was a full house. I gave them a booklet that I worked on all summer that talked about different things such as e-Shram benefits, semi formalization of the informal sector, financial literacy, etc.
People listened to me intently and at the end of the workshop I had promised that I would help some of them register for the e-Shram card. Again, I was anticipating only a few people would stay back for the registration. However, most of them stayed back and the news spread and suddenly I had around a 100 people in the room. I helped around 30-40 of them register. I collected phone numbers for the rest of them and I plan on having a follow up registration session soon so that I can complete their registration as well.
The feeling that I could spread awareness and help people who help us was an undeniably good one. This is just the beginning.
The first step…
If you have the power to speak up, use it to help those who cannot. It is not just a kind thing to do, it is something we should do.
If you have the power to speak up, use it to help those who cannot. It is not just a kind thing to do, it is something we should do.
There is a huge gap between how many of us live and how millions of workers in India’s unorganized sector struggle every day. These workers keep the country running, but they are often ignored when it comes to laws, safety, or support.
Over 90 percent of India’s workforce does not have stable jobs. Many live in constant worry, stuck in debt, with no safety net. That is just not right. Learning about their rights and understanding money can help, but knowledge alone will not fix everything.
That is why Workers of India was created. It is a platform that brings attention to these workers’ stories and stands up for their rights. The goal is simple: get them the respect, security, and legal recognition they deserve.
If you have a voice, use it. Talk about this. Share it. Help others learn. Real change needs more than just feeling bad. It needs action.
This website is just the first step. The real work starts now.