What is e-shrum card?
A laborer or trader with his name, Aadhaar number and Aadhaar-linked mobile number for e-shram.
An e-shrum card is a digital ID proof with a UAN number issued by the Union Ministry of Labor and Employment after registration on the Ministry’s website. It is a country – a number. Once registered, one can download the e-shrum card online.
Various Steps of Registration of e Shram Card
All unorganized sector employees are eligible for registration in E-Shrum, the country’s largest labor welfare campaign. Besides, gig workers serving across the country are also eligible to apply for e-shrum. Thlis application submission is very easy. Here is the easy way to apply online.
Various stages of registration
All unorganized sector employees are eligible for registration in E-Shrum, the country’s largest labor welfare campaign. Besides, gig workers serving across the country are also eligible to apply for e-shrum. This application submission is very easy. Here is the easy way to apply online.
- First, visit the website of the Ministry. Click here to start self-registration.
- After you enter the mobile number and captcha linked to your Aadhaar in the form provided there, you proceed to the registration page. There you need to fill all personal details.
- Only those between 16 to 59 years are eligible to apply for e-shrum. Provident Fund and ESIC members are not eligible for registration.
How to use e-shrum card?
Once successful e-shrum registration, candidates can avail various services of Ministry of Labor and Employment. The most important of these are as follows.
My Schemes: This section allows you to check your eligibility for various government schemes. If you provide proof of your age, income and educational qualification, the list of schemes for which you are eligible will be available there. That way you can take advantage of suitable government schemes. Those schemes can also be applied online.
Skill Training : You can visit here if you need more skills to increase your income, or start a new business. Here candidates can apply for their chosen course. The training is also available online and is a free training program.
Apprenticeship: Apprenticeship is offered to graduates, diploma holders, ITI certificate holders and others on the basis of e-shrum card. Eligible candidates should apply through a dedicated website launched by the Ministry in this regard. This website has a wealth of information on apprenticeship opportunities available across the country. It is possible to apply online.
Employment Services Another important service provided by the e Shrum portal is employment related services for the card holders. This website allows employers and job seekers to connect with each other. Information about job sectors, available jobs and job aspirants with various skills are available here. Click here for more information
Pension Scheme
E-shram card holders are eligible for Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan scheme. It is applicable only to unorganized sector employees. People between 18 to 40 years can enroll for this pension scheme. Those whose monthly income is more than 15,000 are not eligible for registration.
An important feature of this scheme is that under this scheme, the beneficiary gets a minimum monthly pension of Rs.3,000 after reaching 60 years. The central government will give the beneficiary an amount equal to the amount they contribute. The scheme provides various benefits such as unexpected death, accident, and transfer of pension to husband and wife. For more information visit here.
Pension to tradesmen
With a view to providing social security to those engaged in business
This is also one of the unique schemes launched by the central government. Self-employed, shop owners, retail shop owners and other businessmen can enroll in this scheme. Those whose annual turnover is less than 1.5 crores are eligible for this scheme. Age limit, other terms and conditions remain the same. For more information visit here
Overall, having an e-shrum card is essential for those working in the unorganized sector for their future. In addition, they can join the pension scheme at a very cheap premium and have financial stability in their old age.