e-Shram Card Registration

About e-Shram Portal

The e-Shram portal has been developed by the Ministry of Labour & Employment for creating a National Database of Unorganized Workers (NDUW). The primary objective is to register and support unorganized workers across the country.

Each registered unorganized worker is issued an e-Shram card with a unique 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN). This card will help in the delivery of various social security schemes being implemented by the Central and State Governments.

Eligibility Criteria for e-Shram Registration

• Must be an unorganized worker. An unorganized worker is any worker who is a home-based worker, self-employed worker or a wage worker in the unorganized sector and includes a worker in the organized sector who is not a member of ESIC or EPFO or not a Govt. employee.
• Age should be between 16-59 years.
• Should not be a member of EPFO/ESIC.
• Should not be an income tax payer.

Examples of unorganized workers include construction workers, migrant workers, street vendors, domestic workers, agricultural labourers, gig and platform workers, etc.

Documents Required for e-Shram Registration

1. Aadhaar Number: Mandatory for registration.
2. Mobile number linked with Aadhaar: For OTP verification. If the mobile is not linked with Aadhaar, the worker can visit the nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) for biometric authentication.
3. Bank Account Details: Including account number, IFSC code, and bank name. This is required to link social security benefits directly to the worker's account. (Optional, but highly recommended for receiving benefits).
4. Age: Must be between 16-59 years.

How to Register for e-Shram Card

Registration can be done in two ways:

1. Registration (Online):

1. If the applicant is a first time user, he/she needs to click the Register Tab provided in top right corner in this page and then get registered with the necessary fields such as Full Name, Mobile No., Email id (which is not mandatory), State and Password.
2. Then the applicant needs to login with the credentials, by clicking the Login Tab.
3. Enter your Aadhaar linked mobile number and the captcha code.
4. Select "No" for EPFO and ESIC membership options (if applicable).
5. Click on "Send OTP". Enter the OTP received on your mobile.
6. Enter your Aadhaar number. An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile, or you can use biometric/iris authentication.
7. After Aadhaar authentication, your personal details will be auto-filled from the Aadhaar database. Confirm these details.
8. Fill in other required details such as address, educational qualification, occupation (select from NCO code list), bank account details, etc.
9. Preview your application and submit.
10. Your e-Shram card with the UAN will be generated, which you can download and print.

2. Registration through Common Service Centres (CSC):

1. Visit your nearest CSC.
2. Provide your Aadhaar number, mobile number, and bank account details to the CSC operator.
3. The CSC operator will assist you in completing the registration process using biometric authentication if your mobile is not linked to Aadhaar.
4. The e-Shram card will be generated and provided to you by the CSC operator. Registration at CSCs is also free.

Benefits of e-Shram Card

• Unique Identity: Provides a unique 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) and an e-Shram card.
• Accidental Insurance: Registered workers are eligible for an accidental insurance cover of ₹2 Lakhs under Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). (Premium for the first year is waived by the Ministry).
• Social Security Schemes: The database will be used to deliver various social security schemes of the Central and State Governments to eligible unorganized workers.
• Portability: Benefits can be availed across the country, useful for migrant workers.
• Tracking of Migrant Workers: Helps in tracking the movement of migrant workers and providing them necessary support.
• Employment Opportunities: The portal may also be linked with employment opportunities in the future.
• Disaster/Pandemic Relief: During national crises like pandemics, the database can be used to provide financial or other assistance to eligible workers.