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e-Shram — National Database of Unorganised Workers

Ministry of Labour & Employment · Launched 2021

A single national ID for workers in the unorganised sector. You register once, get a Universal Account Number, and accident insurance cover comes along with it — all free.

Key benefit

Accidental insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakh and a single window for unorganised-sector welfare benefits.

Eligibility criteria

  • Worker should be in the unorganised sector
  • Age between 16 and 59 years
  • Should not be a member of EPFO or ESIC
  • Should not be an income tax payer

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Documents required

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
  • Bank account details

How to apply

  1. 1Visit the official e-Shram portal and select self-registration
  2. 2Authenticate using Aadhaar-linked mobile OTP
  3. 3Fill personal, occupational and bank details
  4. 4Download the e-Shram card with your Universal Account Number

Frequently asked questions

What insurance is provided with the e-Shram card?

Registered workers get accidental insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakh for the first year under the linked scheme.

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