The e-Shram yojana was initiated by the Indian government to provide social security to employees in unorganised sectors. In addition, the government introduced the e-Shram portal for workers in unorganised industries. The goal of the e-Shram portal is to compile a database of unorganised employees in order to provide them with access to various government programmes.
A worker in the unorganised sector must register for a Shramik or e-Shram card. The e-Shram card enables labourers and labourers in the unorganised sectors to receive a variety of benefits, such as a pension after 60 years, death insurance, financial assistance in the event of incapacity, etc. The e-Shram card’s purpose is to grant unorganised employees access to all new government schemes and facilities via the e-Shram portal.
- Details of e-Shram Card
- The Unorganised Sector: What Is It?
- Benefits of e-Shram Card
- Eligibility for e-Shram Card
- e-Shram Card Registration: How to Apply Online?
- Documents Required for e-Shram Card
- How Can I Download an e-Shram Card?
- e-Shram Card Payment Status: How to Check Balance in e-Shram Card?
- e-Shram Card Helpline Number
- Frequently Asked Questions on e-Shram Card
Details of e-Shram Card
| Scheme name | e-Shram Card |
| Launched by | Ministry of Labor and Employment |
| Start date | August 2021 |
| Beneficiaries | Unorganised sector workers |
| Pension benefits | Rs.3,000 per month |
| Insurance benefits | Death insurance of Rs.2 lakh Rs.1 lakh for partial handicap |
| Age limits | 16-59 years |
| Official website | https://eshram.gov.in/ |
| Helpline number | 14434 |
The Unorganised Sector: What Is It?
Establishments or units that offer services, goods, or produce them and have fewer than ten employees are considered to be in the unorganised sector. The ESIC and EPFO do not provide coverage for these units. Unorganised workers include anyone employed in the unorganised sector. Unorganised workers include those who work from home or are self-employed and are not members of ESIC or EPFO.
Benefits of e-Shram Card
The following benefits are available to the unorganised worker who possesses an e-Shram card:
- A monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 upon reaching the age of 60.
- Financial assistance of Rs. 1,000,000 and Rs. 2,000,000 in the event of a worker’s partial disability.
- The spouse will receive all the benefits if a beneficiary (a worker in an unorganised sector with an e-Shram card) passes away tragically.
- The 12-digit UAN number given to beneficiaries is valid throughout India.
Eligibility for e-Shram Card
- Every individual employed by an unorganised company or in an unorganised industry.
- Workers should be between the ages of 16 and 59.
- A valid mobile number should be linked to the Aadhaar card for employees.
e-Shram Card Registration: How to Apply Online?
Either the e-Shram portal or the CSC (Common Service Centre) are available for submitting applications for the e-Shram card. The qualified individuals can apply for the e-Shram card by going to the nearby CSC centre. By inputting the state and district for the e-Shram card application, they can use the e-Shram Portal to find the closest CSC centre.
The steps for submitting an online application to get an e-Shram card are as follows:
- Visit the Self-Registration page on the e-Shram site.
- Click the “Send OTP” button after entering the captcha code and the Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- You will receive an OTP at your mobile number. After entering the OTP, press the “Validate” button.
- Verify the personal information that pops up on the screen.
- Enter the necessary information, such as your address and educational background.
- Choose the skill’s name, the type of business, and the job.
- Select the self-declaration and enter the bank information.
- To double-check the information you’ve entered, select the ‘Preview’ option before pressing the ‘Submit’ button.
- You will receive an OTP at your mobile number. After entering the OTP, press the “Verify” button.
- On the screen, the produced e-Shram card is visible.
- You can also download the e-Shram card by selecting the download option.
Documents Required for e-Shram Card
- Aadhaar card.
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar card.
- Bank account.
How Can I Download an e-Shram Card?
To download the e-Shram card after submitting an application, complete the steps listed below:
- Visit the e-Shram website.
- Select the ‘Update/download UAN card’ option under the ‘Already Registered’ tab.
- Click the “Generate OTP” button after entering the UAN number, date of birth, and captcha code.
- Click the “Validate” button after entering the OTP that was sent to the mobile phone number.
- Verify the personal information that pops up on the screen.
- To double-check the information you’ve entered, select the ‘Preview’ option before pressing the ‘Submit’ button.
- You will receive an OTP at your mobile number. After entering the OTP, press the “Verify” button.
- On the screen, the produced e-Shram card is visible.
- You can also download the e-Shram card by selecting the download option.
e-Shram Card Payment Status: How to Check Balance in e-Shram Card?
- Visit the e-Shram portal.
- Click on the ‘E-Aadhaar Card Beneficiary Status Check’ link.
- Enter the e-Shram card number, UAN number, or Aadhar Card and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
- You can see the e-Shram payment status.
e-Shram Card Helpline Number
e-Shram card helpline toll-free number (From Monday to Sunday) – 14434
e-Shram email ID – eshramcare-mole@gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions on e-Shram Card
What is e-Shram card?
An e-Shram card or Shramik card can be applied for by anyone who works in an unorganised sector. Through the e-Shram card, workers in unorganised industries can access a range of advantages, including a pension amount after 60 years, death insurance, financial assistance in the event of disability, a UAN number, etc.
Who can apply for e-Shram card?
Anyone between the ages of 16 and 59 who is employed in the unorganised sector (an “unorganised worker”) is eligible to apply for an e-Shram card. Such an employee, however, must have a working mobile number connected to an Aadhaar card.
How to check e-Shram card balance?
Below is the process to check e-Shram card balance:
- Visit the e-Shram portal.
- Click on the ‘Already Registered’ option under the ‘Register Yourself’ tab.
- The e-Shram card balance payment status check page will open.
- Login by entering the username and password.
- Choose ‘Check Payment Status’ or ‘Know Your Payment Option’ from the drop-down list.
- Enter Aadhaar card information or UAN number and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
How to check e-Shram card payment status?
- Visit the e-Shram portal.
- Click on the ‘E-Aadhaar Card Beneficiary Status Check’ link.
- Enter the e-Shram card number, UAN number, or Aadhar Card and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
- You can see the e-Shram payment status.
Do we get monthly money in e-Shram card?
Yes, the unorganised workers having an e-Shram card will get a pension amount every month. The workers will get a pension of Rs.3,000 every month after attaining 60 years and have immediate access to other government schemes.
How much money will the owner of an e-Shram card receive?
Each month, employees who have an e-Shram card will get a pension payment. After reaching the age of 60, the workers will receive a pension of Rs. 3,000 per month. Additionally, they will receive a Rs. 2 lakh death benefit and a Rs. 1 lakh financial assistance in the event of a partial disability.
How do I download already registered e-Shram card?
Follow the below process to download the e-Shram card after registration:
- Visit the e-Shram portal.
- Click on the ‘Already Registered’ tab and select the ‘Update/download UAN card’ option.
- Enter the UAN number, date of birth, captcha code and click on the ‘Generate OTP’ button.
- Enter the OTP received on the mobile number and click on the ‘Validate’ button.
- Confirm the personal details that appear on the screen.
- Click on the ‘Preview’ option to verify the details entered and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
- An OTP will be sent to the mobile number. Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Verify’ button.
- The e-Shram card is generated and displayed on the screen.
- The e-Shram card can also be downloaded by clicking on the download option.