E-Shram Card 2026 � Registration, Benefits & ₹2 Lakh Insurance for Unorganized Workers

The E-Shram Card is a central government initiative for unorganised sector workers in India. Over 30 crore workers have already registered. With your E-Shram card, you get ₹2 lakh accident insurance and priority in 12 government welfare schemes � all for free.

E-Shram Card Benefits in 2026

• ₹2 lakh accidental death insurance (via PM Suraksha Bima Yojana � free for year 1)
• ₹1 lakh partial disability cover
• Priority access to PM Awas Yojana, PM Ujjwala, Ayushman Bharat, PM Kisan, and more
• Centralised database for all welfare benefits � one card, all schemes
• Future: pension and social security benefits (in progress)

Who Should Register for E-Shram Card?

• Daily wage labourers, construction workers
• Street vendors, rickshaw pullers
• Domestic workers, farm labourers
• ASHA workers, Anganwadi helpers
• Fishermen, rag pickers, migrant workers
• Anyone who is NOT covered by ESIC or EPFO

Documents Required for E-Shram Registration

• Aadhaar Card (with mobile number linked)
• Bank account number and IFSC code
• Type of work / occupation

How to Register for E-Shram Card Online 2026

1. Visit eshram.gov.in
2. Click "Register on e-SHRAM"
3. Enter Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
4. Enter Aadhaar number and consent to data sharing
5. Fill in personal, occupation, and bank details
6. Submit � your Universal Account Number (UAN) is generated instantly
7. Download your E-Shram card as a PDF

How to Register at CSC (If No Aadhaar-Linked Mobile)

Visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) with your Aadhaar card and bank passbook. The CSC operator will register you using biometric authentication. There is no fee for E-Shram registration.

E-Shram Card Download � Steps

1. Go to eshram.gov.in
2. Click "Already Registered" → "Update/Download UAN Card"
3. Login with your mobile number and OTP
4. Download your E-Shram card in PDF format