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e-Shram – National Database of Unorganised Workers

Central schemeUnorganised workerStreet vendorArtisan

Free national registration for unorganised workers, including gig and platform workers. Registered workers get an e-Shram card (UAN) and a single window to social security and welfare schemes.

What you get

An e-Shram card with a 12-digit Universal Account Number, and access through the portal to linked schemes such as PM-SYM pension, PMSBY/PMJJBY insurance, PM-JAY, ration portability and employment services.

Who can apply

  • Unorganised workers aged 16–59, including gig and platform workers, construction workers, domestic workers, agricultural labourers and street vendors
  • Not a member of EPFO or ESIC and not an income-tax payer

How to apply

  1. Self-register on eshram.gov.in or the e-Shram app with Aadhaar-linked mobile OTP, or at a CSC
  2. Fill in occupation, address, education and bank details, then download the e-Shram card

Documents usually needed

  • Aadhaar
  • Aadhaar-linked mobile number
  • Bank account details
Official scheme page ↗Ask about my eligibility

Nodal authority: Ministry of Labour and Employment. Amounts and rules change — the official page is the final word.