E-Shram Card — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | E-Shram Card 2026 — Free Registration for Unorganized Workers |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2021 |
| Benefit | ₹2 lakh accident insurance + priority in PM Awas, PM Ujjwala, Ayushman Bharat & more |
| Category | Employment |
| Last Verified | 18 April 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://eshram.gov.in |
What is E-Shram Card?
E-Shram is a national database for unorganized sector workers providing a Universal Account Number (UAN) card, ₹2 lakh accident insurance, and priority access to 12 government welfare schemes.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2 lakh accident insurance + priority in PM Awas, PM Ujjwala, Ayushman Bharat & more. The scheme was launched in 2021 and is implemented by the Government of India.
ई-श्रम असंगठित क्षेत्र के मजदूरों के लिए राष्ट्रीय डेटाबेस है जो UAN कार्ड, ₹2 लाख दुर्घटना बीमा और 12 सरकारी योजनाओं में प्राथमिकता देता है।
₹2 लाख दुर्घटना बीमा + PM आवास, PM उज्ज्वला, आयुष्मान भारत और अन्य योजनाओं में प्राथमिकता
Benefits of E-Shram Card
₹2 lakh accident insurance + priority in PM Awas, PM Ujjwala, Ayushman Bharat & more
Who is Eligible for E-Shram Card?
- ✓Unorganized sector worker — daily labourer, construction worker, street vendor, domestic worker
- ✓Age 16 to 59 years
- ✓Not covered under ESIC or EPFO
- ✓Active Aadhaar number with mobile linked
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Documents Required for E-Shram Card
How to Apply for E-Shram Card Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://eshram.gov.in
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on eshram.gov.inFrequently Asked Questions — E-Shram Card
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