👷 Unorganised Workers · e-Shram · Updated April 2026
e-Shram Card 2026 Register Once, Get Lifetime Benefits
India's national database for unorganised workers. Register for free, get a Universal Account Number (UAN), ₹2 lakh accident insurance, and become the first in line for all future government welfare schemes for workers.
28 Crore+
Workers registered on e-Shram
₹2 Lakh
PMSBY accident insurance cover
Free
Registration — no charges ever
12-Digit UAN
Permanent worker identity number
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e-Shram Is Your Gateway to Every Future Worker Welfare Scheme The government is building this database to identify and directly reach unorganised workers for future social security schemes. Workers already registered will automatically benefit from any new scheme announced — without having to apply again.
👷 Overview
What Is e-Shram — India's First National Worker Database
e-Shram is a national database of unorganised workers launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in August 2021. India has approximately 38 crore unorganised workers — construction workers, street vendors, domestic helpers, agricultural labourers, ASHA workers, beedi workers, auto-rickshaw drivers, and many others — who have no formal employment records and are largely invisible to welfare delivery systems.
e-Shram solves this by creating a universal, portable worker identity. Once registered, a worker gets a 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) on an e-Shram card that identifies them in any state, any scheme, and across their working life.
Who Should Register
Construction workers — masons, carpenters, painters, electricians, plumbers
Fishermen, salt workers, leather and tannery workers
Self-employed persons without formal employment records
⚠️ Who Cannot Register: EPF/ESIC members (formal sector employees) and income tax payers are NOT eligible for e-Shram registration. It is specifically for the unorganised/informal sector workforce.
💰 Benefits
Benefits of e-Shram Card — What You Get After Registering
Benefit
Details
How to Activate
₹2 lakh accident insurance
PMSBY accidental death & disability cover
Auto-enrolled for first year; premium waived
₹1 lakh partial disability
For partial permanent disability from accident
File claim with bank within 30 days
12-digit UAN
Permanent portable worker identity
Issued on registration
Priority in future schemes
Direct targeting for new welfare announcements
Automatic — no separate application
State scheme benefits
Many states provide additional cash/benefits to e-Shram holders
Varies by state — check state labour dept
State-Specific Benefits Linked to e-Shram
Uttar Pradesh: ₹500/month assistance during COVID-type disruptions to registered workers
Delhi: Construction workers get ₹5,000 annual assistance through BOCW board linked to e-Shram
West Bengal: Registered workers get priority in state social security scheme benefits
🖥️ Registration
How to Register for e-Shram Card — Free in 5 Minutes
Required
📋 Aadhaar Card📱 Mobile number linked to Aadhaar (for OTP)🏦 Bank account number and IFSC (for benefits)
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Visit eshram.gov.inGo to the official portal at eshram.gov.in. Click "Register on e-Shram". Or visit your nearest CSC centre — the operator will register you for free.
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Enter Aadhaar and OTPEnter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and verify with OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Your personal details are auto-fetched from UIDAI.
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Verify and Add DetailsVerify your name and date of birth fetched from Aadhaar. Add your occupation category, current state of work, monthly income range, and bank account details.
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Preview and SubmitReview all details carefully and submit. Your UAN is generated immediately. You receive an SMS with your UAN on your registered mobile.
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Download e-Shram CardAfter registration, download your e-Shram card as PDF from the portal or via the UMANG app. Print it or save it on your phone — this is your worker identity document.
❓ FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions — Verified 2026
Registration on eshram.gov.in is completely free. CSC centres may charge a nominal ₹20 assisted service fee. No other charges apply at any step. Anyone asking for more money is committing fraud — report them to the police or call the e-Shram helpline 14434.
The insurance is under PMSBY (Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana) linked to your bank account. In case of accidental death, the nominee must visit the bank branch with death certificate, FIR, post-mortem report, and nominee identity proof within 30 days. The bank processes the claim through the insurance company. Settlement takes 30–60 days typically.
Yes. e-Shram registration is national and portable. A worker from Bihar working in Mumbai can register on eshram.gov.in from anywhere, selecting their current state of work. The UAN remains valid even when they move to another state for work.
Once you join a formal sector employer and become an EPF/ESIC member, you should update your e-Shram profile to reflect the change. Continuing to claim e-Shram benefits while being a formal sector employee is not permitted and may lead to deregistration.
Register on e-Shram Today — Takes 5 Minutes
Visit eshram.gov.in or any CSC centre with your Aadhaar. Registration is free. Your ₹2 lakh insurance activates immediately on registration.
Disclaimer: MeraHaq is an independent citizen information platform. Not affiliated with any government department or ministry. All information sourced from official .gov.in portals. Entitlements and criteria may vary by state. Last verified: April 2026.