e-Shram Card for Unorganised Workers
The e-Shram card is a free national ID for unorganised workers: daily-wage labourers, construction workers, drivers, vendors, gig and platform workers, farm workers and more. Registering puts you in the government's database so you can reach social security schemes more easily.
What is e-Shram?
e-Shram is the Ministry of Labour & Employment's national database of unorganised workers. Each registered worker gets an e-Shram card with a Universal Account Number (UAN) that works across India. More than 31 crore workers had registered by January 2026.
Benefits
- A one-stop link to social security and welfare schemes. Many central schemes are linked to the portal, such as PM Shram Yogi Maandhan pension, PMSBY accident insurance, PM SVANidhi and more.
- Accident cover: through PMSBY, ₹2 lakh for accidental death or permanent disability and ₹1 lakh for partial disability. The portal also handles ex-gratia claims for eligible accident cases. Check the current terms on the portal before claiming.
- Helps the government reach workers quickly during emergencies and with new schemes, including social security for gig and platform workers under the Code on Social Security (in force from 21 November 2025).
- The card has no expiry. Keep your details (mobile, occupation, bank) updated.
Who can register?
- Age 16 to 59.
- Working in the unorganised sector: self-employed, daily-wage, home-based, gig or platform worker, agricultural labourer, domestic worker, construction worker, driver, vendor and similar.
- Not a member of EPFO or ESIC, and not in the government-funded NPS.
Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
- Bank account details
How to register (free)
- Go to eshram.gov.in and choose Register on e-Shram, or use the UMANG app.
- Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify with OTP.
- Fill in your address, education, occupation and bank details.
- Download your e-Shram card.
If you don't have an Aadhaar-linked mobile, register at a Common Service Centre (CSC) with fingerprint authentication.
Frequently asked questions
Is the e-Shram card free?
Yes. Registration on eshram.gov.in, the UMANG app or at a CSC is free.
Who can get an e-Shram card?
Unorganised workers aged 16 to 59 who are not EPFO, ESIC or government NPS members.
Does the e-Shram card give money every month?
No. It is a registration and ID that links you to social security schemes. Be careful of messages promising monthly cash for e-Shram.
Does the e-Shram card expire?
No, but keep your mobile, occupation and bank details updated.
What accident cover is linked to e-Shram?
Accident insurance through PMSBY: ₹2 lakh for death or permanent disability and ₹1 lakh for partial disability. Check the current terms on the portal.