The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE), on August 24, 2026, notified the use of Aadhaar authentication for verification of user details on modules of the Shram Suvidha Portal. The authentication is intended to establish identity and streamline labour-law compliance processes through the unified portal.
Aadhaar authentication under the notification is voluntary, and the Ministry is required to obtain the consent of the Aadhaar number holder. Authentication will be carried out only through Yes/No and/or e-KYC facilities. An individual who refuses or is unable to undergo Aadhaar authentication cannot be denied the relevant service and must be provided with alternate and viable identification methods.
The prescribed alternative identification documents are Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving Licence and Passport. The notification supersedes the earlier notification dated May 15, 2026, except in respect of actions already taken or omitted before such supersession, and comes into effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
[S.O. 4831(E)]
