e Shram Card Registration 2024 - How to Apply Online at eshram.gov.in

Good news for workers in unorganised sector! e Shram Card 2024 apply online process has been started by the central government at eshram.gov.in. Through this eshram card, each of the registered unorganized sector worker can avail the social security scheme benefits as well as employment scheme benefits. Read this article till the end to know how to make e shram card registration and what are e shram card benefits.

e-Shram Portal in Union Budget 2024-25

Finance Minister presented Union Budget 2024-25 on 23rd July 2024. While delivering the budget speech, FM said "Our government will facilitate the provision of a wide array of services to labour, including those for employment and skilling. A comprehensive integration of e-shram portal with other portals will facilitate such one-stop solution. Open architecture databases for the rapidly changing labour market, skill requirements and available job roles, and a mechanism to connect job-aspirants with potential employers and skill providers will be covered in these services". 

e Shram Card - How to Apply Online

• First of all, visit the official website https://eshram.gov.in/
• At the homepage, click at the "Register on eShram" tab as shown below:-

• Direct link - http://register.eshram.gov.in/
• Upon clicking the link, the page to apply online for e Shram Card will appear as shown below:-

• Enter active mobile no. linked with aadhar number, captcha and click at "Send OTP" button.
• Validate OTP and proceed to fill details to complete e Shram card apply online process. 

Who can register in eShram (NDUW) Portal?

Any individual satisfying following condition can register on the portal:-

• An unorganised worker (UW) i.e Any worker who is a home based-worker, self-employed worker or a wage worker in the unorganised sector including a worker in the organised sector who is not a member of ESIC or EPFO or not a Govt. employee is called an Unorganised Worker.
  
• Age should be between 16-59 years.
• Not a member of EPFO/ESIC or NPS (Govt. funded).

What Information is required for e Shram registration?

Following is required to register on the eshram portal:-

• Aadhaar Number
• Aadhar linked active Mobile number.
• Age should be between 16 to 59 years.

By registering on eShram, you are opting in to receive messages, calls and mails from Ministry of Labour and Employment. 

Objectives of eSHRAM Portal

• Creation of a centralized database of all unorganized workers (UWs) including Construction Workers, Migrant Workers, Gig and Platform workers, Street Vendors, Domestic Workers, Agriculture Workers, etc., to be seeded with Aadhaar.
• To improve the implementation efficiency of the social security services for the unorganized workers. Integration of Social Security Schemes meant for UWs being administered by MoLE and subsequently those run by other ministries as well.
• Sharing of information in respect of registered unorganised workers with various stakeholders such as Ministries/ Departments/ Boards/ Agencies/ Organisations of the Central & State Governments through APIs for delivery of various social security and welfare schemes being administered by them.
• Portability of the social security and welfare benefits to the migrant and construction workers.
• Providing a comprehensive database to Central and State Governments for tackling any National Crises like COVID-19 in future.

About e-Shram Portal

The Ministry of Labour & Employment which is one of the oldest and important Ministries of the Government of India, is continuously working on improving life and dignity of Labour force of country by protecting & safeguarding the interest of workers, promotion of welfare and providing social security to the Labour force both in Organized and Unorganized Sectors by enactment and implementation of various Labour Laws, which regulate the terms and conditions of service and employment of workers.

Accordingly, Ministry of Labour & Employment has developed eSHRAM portal for creating a National Database of Unorganized Workers (NDUW), which will be seeded with Aadhaar. It will have details of name, occupation, address, occupation type, educational qualification, skill types and family details etc. for optimum realization of their employability and extend the benefits of the social security schemes to them. It is the first-ever national database of unorganised workers including migrant workers, construction workers, gig and platform workers, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) 

Q1. Who are unorganized workers?
Any worker who is a home-based worker, self-employed worker or a wage worker working in the unorganized sector and not a member of ESIC or EPFO, is called an unorganized worker.

Q2. What is unorganized sector?

Unorganized sector comprises of establishment/ units which are engaged in the production/ sale of goods/ services and employs less than 10 workers. These units are not covered under ESIC & EPFO.

Q3. What is UAN?

Universal Account Number is a 12 digits number uniquely assigned to each unorganized worker after registration on eSHRAM portal. UAN number will be a permanent number i.e. once assigned, it will remain unchanged for the worker’s lifetime.

Q4. I am unable to connect to the helpdesk number - 14434. What should I do?
In case you are unable to contact short code helpdesk number 14434, you may also try the 10-digit number as provided by the CSC

Q5. Are there any income criteria?

There are no income criteria for registering on eSHRAM as unorganized worker. However, he/she should not be an income tax payee.

Q6. Are there any eligibility criteria to register in eSHRAM?

Any worker who is unorganized and aged between 16-59, is eligible to register on the eSHRAM portal.

Q7. What essential documents are required by the worker to register on eSHRAM?

Following is required by the worker to register on the eSHRAM portal–
Aadhaar Number
Mobile number, Aadhaar linked
Bank account
Note - If a worker does not have Aadhaar linked mobile number, he/ she can visit nearest CSC’s and register through Biometric authentication.

Q8. What is the benefit an unorganized worker will get when he/she registers on eSHRAM portal?
Central Government has developed eSHRAM portal which will be a centralized database of unorganized workers seeded with Aadhaar. After registering, he/she will get an Accidental Insurance cover of 2 Lacs under PMSBY. In future, all the social security benefits of unorganized workers will be delivered through this portal. In emergency and national pandemic like situations, this database may be utilized to provide necessary assistance to the eligible unorganized workers.

Q9. How unorganized worker can get register on eSHRAM portal?

An Unorganized worker may register himself/herself through visiting on eSHRAM portal or through assisted approach by visiting nearest CSC’s.

Q10. Is there any charge the worker must pay for the registration in eSHRAM?

Registration on eSHRAM portal is free. Workers are not required to pay any charges to any registering entity.

Q11. Will there be any deduction from worker’s bank account after registration?

No. Bank details are being captured to ensure hassle free delivery of benefits under social security schemes or any benefits by the Central/State government directly to the worker’s account.

Q12. Does the eSHRAM card have validity period?

This is a permanent number and valid for lifetime

Q13. Does the worker have to renew the UAN card?

There is no need to renew the eSHRAM card to the workers to regularly update their details, mobile number, current address etc. In order to keep his account active, he/she is required to update his account at least once in a year.

Q14. How workers can update their details in eSHRAM?

Workers can update their details through visiting on eSHRAM portal or through CSC’s

Q15. What are the details workers can update in eSHRAM?

Once registered, a worker may update his particular details such as mobile number, current address, occupation, educational qualification, skill types, family details etc. through visiting on eSHRAM portals or nearest CSC’s.

Q16. What is NCO?

It is National Classification of Occupation prepared on the basis of work and skill levels required to execute the work. It is an international practice and uniform across the country. It helps in comparing, classifying, sorting occupations and skill levels.

Q17. Select the matching occupation which worker is currently doing?

At the time of registration worker’s need to select occupation. It will be based on two level selection – At first level worker needs to select Sector (Agriculture, Automobiles, Construction, etc.), which is broad based category of activities. At second level worker is required to select his activity in the form of occupation which worker is currently doing. The activity which is source of his major income is primary activity/occupation. Any other activity which is a minor but significant source of income is called secondary occupation.

Q18. How occupation is different from skill?

A skill is a learned or natural ability to accomplish a particular task whereas an occupation is a person's usual or principal work or business, especially as a means of earning a living.

Q19. How my details will be used by the Labour ministry?
It is a centralized database seeded with Aadhaar. It will be used for delivery of social security benefits as implemented by Central & State Ministries. It will also ensure portability of the social security and welfare benefits to the migrant and construction workers at their working places. It may also be used for providing assistance to the eligible workers during any National crisis like COVID-19 in future.

Q20. What is PM Suraksha Bima Yojana?

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana is an Accidental Insurance scheme of Government of India eligible to the people between 18- 70 years of age group. It provides benefit of Rs. 2 Lacs at the time of accidental death and permanent disability & Rs. 1 Lac in case of partial disability.

Q21. How PMSBY is associated with eSHRAM?

The registered workers under eSHRAM portal, will be enrolled under PMSBY and premium for the first year will be borne by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India

Q22. Is there any helpdesk I can contact to address my queries?

A dedicated National Help desk has been setup for any queries related to eSHRAM registration and grievances. Helpdesk Number is 14434 (or 10-digit number as provided by CSC)

Q23. What if after registration in eSHRAM the unorganized worker moves to organized sector?

He/she will only get the benefit defined for organized workers, as applicable to him/her.

Q24. What procedure needs to be followed in case of death of the worker?

Nominee or family member should file a claim along with relevant documents on the eSHRAM portal/ CSCs. They may also contact their concerned banks.

Q25. Whether I must give proof of my date of birth and income?

At present there is no need to provide any proof of date of birth and income.

Q26. Where do I go to solve my grievance?

You may call on national helpdesk and register your grievance or register your grievance on eSHRAM Grievance portal (gms.eshram.gov.in)

Q27. Are there any educational qualifications prescribed for registering as an unorganized worker?

No. He/she should only be required to be employed in the gainful employment in the unorganized sector.

Q28. What are the documents that are to be submitted at the enrollment centre?

Worker are not required any document at the CSC’s. They are required to carry their Aadhaar number, Mobile number and bank account details along with IFSC code to register for registration along with Bank Account Details.

Q29. What action is required to be taken by the worker, after attaining the age of 60 years?

Worker do not need to take any action after attaining the age of 60. He/ she will continue to get benefits under eSHRAM project, he/she is entitled for.

Q30. Who will operate the help line/ grievance redressal mechanism?

National help desk/grievance redressal mechanism will be managed by Ministry of Labour & Employment and State call center’s/helpdesk will be managed by States.

Q31. Is the SMS language in regional language(s) of the State or in English/Hindi only?

Initially it will be in Hindi and English. Later, it will be provided in regional languages as well.

Q32. Is there any interactive map for finding the nearest location of the registration Centre?

Yes. Please click on the link below to find your nearest CSC Centre for assisted registration - https://findmycsc.nic.in/csc/

Q33. Can the worker update his/her photo on eSHRAM portal?

During the registration, photo is pulled from Aadhaar services therefore provision to update photo is not available. However, if worker’s photo is updated in Aadhaar, same will be reflected on eSHRAM portal as well after Aadhaar authentication.

Q34. What is occupation?

A person's usual or principal work or business, especially as a means of earning a living is called occupation.

Q35. What is primary occupation?

The activity which is source of his major income is primary activity/occupation.

Q36. What is secondary occupation?
Any other activity which is a minor but significant source of income is called secondary activity/ occupation.

Q37. I have lost my registered mobile number. How can I update my mobile number? or register any other mobile number on eSHRAM portal?

You can directly call the helpdesk number and after verifying your credentials, your mobile number on the eSHRAM portal will be updated. Alternatively, you can visit eSHRAM portal or nearest CSC/ SSK’s to update mobile number.

Q38. Are farmers eligible to register on eSHRAM portal?

Only agriculture labour’s and landless farmers are eligible for registration in the eSHRAM portal. Other farmers are not eligible.

Q39. I am 16 years old. Can I register in eSHRAM portal?

Yes, you are eligible provided you satisfy other registration criteria

Q40. I am 16 years old. Whether I am eligible for PMSBY if registered on eSHRAM?

No, the person should be between 18 – 59 years to be eligible for PMSBY through eSHRAM registration.

Q41. Whether this data will get verified from EPFO, ESIC or tax department? If yes, whether at the time of registration or after the data is collected?

Yes, the data will be validated periodically by ESIC, EPFO and income tax departments.

Q42. What are the records workers will be able to update?

Once registered, a worker may update his details such as mobile number, current address, occupation, educational qualification, skill types, family details etc. through visiting on eSHRAM portals or nearest CSC’s.

Q43. What is working time of eSHRAM website as some time portal is not working?

You can register on eSHRAM portal 24x7

Q44. What is last date of eSHRAM Registration?

There is no last date for registration. For the convenience, registration on eSHRAM portal is allowed 24x7.

Q45. Are there any financial/monetary/ cash benefits after registration on eSHRAM portal?

Right now, only registration is being done through eSHRAM. The registered workers will be provided accidental insurance cover of Rs. 2 lacs for a year. This data may be utilized to provide financial assistance to the eligible workers during national crisis – COVID19 like situation.

Q46. What is PM Suraksha Bima Yojana?

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana is an Accidental Insurance scheme of Government of India eligible to the people between 18- 70 years of age group. It provides benefit of Rs. 2 Lakhs at the time of accidental death and permanent disability & Rs. 1 Lakh in case of partial disability.

Q47. How PMSBY is associated with eSHRAM?
The registered workers under eSHRAM portal are being provided accidental insurance cover through PMSBY for a year. This is free of cost to the workers.

Q48. Which unorganised workers are eligible for PMSBY scheme through eSHRAM Registration?

All registered unorganised workers in the age group of 18-60 are eligible for the scheme.

Q49. How will premium for the PMSBY for the first year be deducted from beneficiaries Bank?

It is free of cost to the workers for the first year. Hence, no premium will be deducted from the beneficiary’s account.

Q50. Is the second-year premium for the PMSBY will be paid by the beneficiary?
Yes. In lieu of Rs.12 per year, workers will get coverage for Rs.2 lakh for accidental death/ permanent disability and Rs. 1 lakh for partial disability.

Q51. Who pays the premium for PMSBY for the second year?

The beneficiary who wishes to continue beyond the first year will provide their consent to continue the scheme and allow auto-debit before each successive insurance cycle year. i.e. 1 Jun to May 31st for every successive year.

Q52. What procedure needs to be followed in case of the death of the worker?
Claimant should file a claim along with relevant documents on the eSHRAM portal/ nearest CSCs.

Q53. Can individuals who leave the scheme rejoin?

The insurance cycle works from 1st June to 31st May of the calendar year. All the workers are required to renew between 1st June to 30th June in the same calendar year to continue the insurance cover.

Official Website for e Shram Card - https://eshram.gov.in/