New Delhi: The E-Shram card was introduced by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on August 26, 2022. The main purpose of this card is to provide financial help to the lower class workers like electricians, plumber, daily wage labourers, mechanics, technicians, beauticians, street vendors etc.
Advantages of E-Shram Card: All the workers of the lower class can get the benefits of the E-Shram card by registering themselves under the E-Shram Yojana. The E-Shram card gives accidental benefits to lower-class workers. The eligible candidates can receive Rs 2 lakh insurance under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana.
Documents required for obtaining E-Shram Card
Aadhar card
Bank Account Details
Mobile number linked with your Aadhar card
Steps to register for E-Shram Card
Go to the e-Shram Self-registration page at https://register.eshram.gov.in/#/user/self
Click the “Send OTP” button after entering the captcha code and the Aadhaar-linked mobile number. On entering the OTP, you need to press on “validate”
Verify the personal information that pops up on the screen and fill the other relevant details such as your address, educational background, skill’s name, the type of business, and the job.
Lastly, select the self-declaration and enter the bank information.
To double-check the information you’ve entered, select “Preview” and then “Submit.”
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.
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Scheme Name Shramik Card
Launched in August 2021
Cards Issued so far 27,13,22,087
Help for Physically Disabled ₹1 Lakh
E-Shram card Helpline no 14434
Death Insurance ₹2 Lakh
Mode of Application Online
Total Budget for the Scheme ₹404 Crore
Age Criteria 16-59 Years
An Initiative by Ministry of Labour & Employment, India
Name of the Online Portal eshram.gov.in
