e-Shram Card

ई-श्रम कार्ड

Benefit₹2 lakh accident insurance

Who is eligibleUnorganised-sector workers aged 16–59

Ministry / Dept.Ministry of Labour & Employment

Last dateOpen / ongoing

What is the scheme?

e-Shram is a national database of unorganised workers — the card brings accident insurance and access to schemes.

Key Benefits

Up to ₹2 lakh accident insurance
12-digit Universal Account Number
Access to future worker schemes

Eligibility (Who can apply?)

Unorganised-sector worker
Age 16–59
EPFO/ESIC members & taxpayers not eligible

Documents Required

Aadhaar (mobile-linked)
Bank account
Mobile number

How to Apply

Go to eshram.gov.in or a CSC
Register via Aadhaar OTP
Fill details & download the card

Apply on the official portal →

Frequently Asked Questions

Benefit?Accident insurance & access to schemes.

Who cannot?EPFO/ESIC members.

Any fee?No, it's free.

Stay alert — avoid fraud: Genuine government schemes are always free or officially subsidised. Never pay an agent, never download APKs from unknown links, and never share your bank/OTP details. Apply only through official .gov.in portals.