💼 Jobs, business & workers · Ministry of Labour & Employment
e-Shram (National Database of Unorganised Workers) (e-Shram card)
Free registration for unorganised workers to reach government welfare schemes.
What you get
Free e-Shram card (UAN) + accident insurance cover
🔗 Direct official links
These open the government website in a new tab. Applying there is free; never pay anyone for a form.
✅ Benefits
- A 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) valid across India.
- Accident insurance: ₹2 lakh on death or permanent disability, ₹1 lakh on partial disability (through PMSBY).
- Easier access to other welfare schemes, including pension (PM-SYM).
👤 Who can apply
- Unorganised workers aged 16 to 59: construction workers, domestic workers, farm labourers, gig and platform workers, vendors and others.
- Not a member of EPFO or ESIC, and not an income tax payer.
📄 Documents needed
- Aadhaar
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
- Bank account
📝 How to apply
- Self-register on eshram.gov.in with Aadhaar and OTP, or visit a Common Service Centre (CSC).
- Fill in occupation, address and bank details.
- Download your e-Shram card.
Benefits in detail
- A 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) valid across India.
- Accident insurance: ₹2 lakh on death or permanent disability, ₹1 lakh on partial disability (through PMSBY).
- Easier access to other welfare schemes, including pension (PM-SYM).
Who can apply
- Unorganised workers aged 16 to 59: construction workers, domestic workers, farm labourers, gig and platform workers, vendors and others.
- Not a member of EPFO or ESIC, and not an income tax payer.
Documents needed
- Aadhaar
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
- Bank account
How to apply, step by step
- Self-register on eshram.gov.in with Aadhaar and OTP, or visit a Common Service Centre (CSC).
- Fill in occupation, address and bank details.
- Download your e-Shram card.
Last checked against the official website: 26 Sept 2026
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