Here is a guide on how to apply for an e-Shram card, check your application status, and the benefits you can receive, all based on information from the official e-Shram website and other reliable sources.
How to Apply for an e-Shram Card
You can register for an e-Shram card through the official portal. The process is designed for self-registration and requires the following:
- Aadhaar Number: Your Aadhaar card is essential for registration.
- Aadhaar-linked Mobile Number: You will receive a one-time password (OTP) on this number to verify your identity.
- Age: You must be between 16 and 59 years old.
- Bank Account Details: Your bank account information is needed to link with the card for any direct benefit transfers.
Steps for Registration:
- Visit the official e-Shram registration portal: Link Below
- On the self-registration page, enter your mobile number that is linked with your Aadhaar card.
- Enter the captcha code shown on the screen.
- You will be asked to indicate if you are a member of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) or the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
- Click on “Send OTP.”
- You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP to proceed.
- Next, you will need to enter your Aadhaar number and agree to the terms and conditions for e-KYC.
- Another OTP will be sent to your mobile number for Aadhaar authentication.
- After successful authentication, your personal details from your Aadhaar card will be displayed on the screen.
- You will then need to provide additional information, including your personal details, address, educational qualifications, occupation and skills, and bank details.
- After filling in all the required information, you can preview your application.
- Once you have verified that all the information is correct, submit the application. Your e-Shram card will be generated, and you can download it for your records.
How to Check Your e-Shram Card Status
There are a couple of ways to check the status of your e-Shram card application or payment:
- Helpline Number: You can call the helpline number 14434 from your registered mobile number to inquire about the status of your e-Shram card.
- Online Portal: You can also check the status by logging into the e-Shram portal. You will need your UAN (Universal Account Number, which is on your e-Shram card), date of birth, and the registered mobile number to log in and view your status and payment details.
Benefits of the e-Shram Card
The e-Shram card provides unorganized workers with a range of social security and welfare benefits, including:
- Accidental Insurance: Cardholders are eligible for accidental death and disability insurance coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). The coverage is ₹2 lakh for accidental death and permanent disability, and ₹1 lakh for partial disability.
- Pension Scheme: The e-Shram card is linked to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-SYM), a voluntary and contributory pension scheme. Under this scheme, beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of ₹3,000 after the age of 60.
- Portability of Benefits: The card allows migrant workers to access social security and welfare benefits regardless of their location in the country.
- Access to Government Schemes: The e-Shram portal serves as a centralized database for the government to deliver various social security schemes and assistance to unorganized workers, especially during national crises like pandemics.
- Skill Development: The portal also aims to connect registered workers with skill development and employment opportunities.
By registering for an e-Shram card, unorganized workers can gain access to a safety net of social security benefits and financial assistance.