e-Shram Card: How to register online on eshram.gov.in? Know eligibility, process and other details

India – The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the e-Shram portal under the Government of India on August 26, 2021, for creating a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW).

The e-Shram portal will collect the data of migrant workers, construction workers, gig workers, waiters, domestic help and platform workers.

After registration on the portal, workers will receive their e-Shram card with a unique 12 digit number. The 12 digit number will be permanent and will remain unchanged for the worker’s life.

Benefits of e-Shram Card

• After enrollment, the workers will receive a 2 lacs accidental insurance cover under Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY).
• In emergency and national pandemic situations, this database may be utilised to provide necessary assistance to the eligible unorganised workers.

Who can register?

• Any worker aged between 16 and 59 and working in the unorganized sector who is not a member of ESIC or EPFO or not a Government employee is eligible for the e-Shram card.
• The members of the E-Shram portal will no longer have to register for any other government social welfare program.

Documents Required to register at the e-Shram portal

• Aadhar number
• Mobile number linked with Aadhaar card
• Savings Bank Account Number with IFSC code

e-Shram Card: How to Register

• Visit the official website of the e-shram portal: eshram.gov.in.
• You will get ‘Register on e-SHRAM’ on the side of the page.
• Click on ‘Register on E-Shram’
• Enter your phone number which is linked with your Aadhaar Card
• Enter the captcha code
• Click on Send OTP

• Enter the OTP, and the registration form for e-Shram will open.
• Read instructions and follow.
• Fill in the details including personal, educational and bank details
• Upload all papers
• Click on Submit.
• Your registration is completed.

After registration,  print a copy and keep it with yourself.

Follow these steps and you can easily register on the e-Shram portal. We would like to know your opinion about the benefits of the e-Shram Card.