New Delhi. To bring crores of workers in the unorganized sector under the ambit of social security, the Government of India has e-Shram Card The plan has been made even more powerful in 2026. According to the latest data of the Ministry of Labor and Employment, till now the country’s 31.54 crores More than 100,000 workers have been linked to this digital identity card. This card has become a ‘one-stop solution’ for construction workers, street vendors, domestic workers and now ‘gig workers’ like Swiggy-Zomato, guaranteeing them pension in old age and financial security in case of accident.
Major benefits of e-Shram Card 2026: What is special?
Under the new update of 2026, the government has directly linked the e-Shram portal to other welfare schemes. Now card holders are getting these main benefits:
₹3000 monthly pension: After integration with the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SYM), workers on completion of 60 years of age Fixed monthly pension of ₹3,000 Will get it. For this, workers in the age group of 18-40 years can secure their future with small contributions.
Free Insurance of ₹2 Lakh: To the family of the worker in case of death or total disability due to any accident. ₹2 lakh An assistance amount of Rs. In case of partial disability, a cover of ₹ 1 lakh is available.
Emergency Help (DBT): In case of any global pandemic or disaster like Corona, the government sends financial help (Direct Benefit Transfer) directly to the bank accounts using this database.
Benefits of Ayushman Bharat: E-Shram card holders are now also being linked to Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme on priority basis.
Eligibility: Who can get this card made?
In the style of Amar Ujala, let us make it clear to you that some conditions are mandatory to avail the benefits of this scheme:
Business: Construction workers, migrant workers, agricultural laborers, rickshaw pullers, sanitation workers, beauty parlor workers or delivery boys.
Age Limit: age of worker 18 to 59 years Should be between.
Income: Those workers whose monthly income is less than ₹15,000 get priority in the pension scheme.
Condition: The applicant should not be a member of EPFO or ESIC nor should he be an Income Tax Payee.
Registration Process: Create your card in 5 minutes sitting at home
Now you do not need to visit offices to get e-shram card made. You can create it from your mobile:
Website: official portal eshram.gov.in Visit or download the ‘UMANG’ app.
Login: Click on ‘Register on eShram’ and receive OTP through the mobile number linked to Aadhaar.
Details: Fill your personal details, profession, current address and bank account number carefully.
download: Once submitted, a 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) card will be generated, which you can download as a PDF.
Note: If you can’t do it yourself, the nearest Public Service Center (CSC) You can get it done at a fee of only ₹ 20-50.
Attention It is important to keep e-KYC updated
It is often seen that due to change of bank account or mobile number, workers are not able to get the money under the schemes. According to the new rules of 2026, update your e-Shram Card. e-KYC Please update it once a year. You can correct your information for free by visiting the ‘Update Profile’ section on the portal.
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